Gregor Townsend
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Gregor Townsend: No game like the English game as Six Nations opener looms
A home clash with England to open the Six Nations is the perfect way to get into the tournament, says Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend.
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Six Nations: Gregor Townsend optimistic Scotland can lift title
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is confident his players can challenge for honours during this year’s Six Nations which kicks off next month.
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Scotland: Gregor Townsend selects five uncapped players in Six Nations squad
Head coach Gregor Townsend has selected his Scotland squad for the upcoming Six Nations Championship, which includes five new caps.
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Eddie Jones rules out coaching Lions in 2025
Eddie Jones has ruled out coaching the British and Irish Lions in future claiming Andy Farrell or Gregor Townsend are a better fit for the role.
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‘Rassie sledged a Scotland player’ – Gregor Townsend
Scotland boss Gregor Townsend approves of Rassie Erasmus’ ban for misconduct and has accused Erasmus of “sledging” a Scottish player.
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Scotland aim to finish Autumn Nations Series on a high
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is seeking a response from his side after their frustrating Autumn Nations Series defeat to South Africa.
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Gregor Townsend savours ’emotional’ Scotland victory
Head coach Gregor Townsend revealed his emotions after Scotland claimed their second Autumn Nations Series win by beating Australia.
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Defensive concern and wing dilemma for Gregor Townsend
Gregor Townsend has warned Scotland will have to improve defensively when they face Australia in their Autumn Nations Series Test on Sunday.
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Gregor Townsend lavishes praise on four-try Kyle Steyn
Gregor Townsend has hailed Kyle Steyn for becoming the first Scotland player to score four tries in a Test at Murrayfield in their win over Tonga.
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‘Scots will benefit from Lions experience’ – Gregor Townsend
Scotland’s involvement in the recent British & Irish Lions tour can help them in the Autumn Nations Series, according to Gregor Townsend.
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Scotland at full strength for end-of-year Tests
Gregor Townsend has named his full complement of 2021 British and Irish Lions in a 42-man Scotland squad for the Autumn Nations Series.
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Gregor Townsend expects attacking improvement
Coach Gregor Townsend is confident that the British & Irish Lions can find their rhythm in attack for the third and final Test with South Africa.
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Alan Tait views Gregor Townsend as next Lions head coach
Alan Tait has backed former Scotland team-mate Gregor Townsend to be the next head coach of the British and Irish Lions in Australia in 2025.
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Lions adopting old school bonding sessions of 1997
A pub session has been credited for helping the British & Irish Lions to victory over South Africa in 1997 and there’s a similar approach in 2021.
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Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s spirit after epic win
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend applauded his players’ fighting spirit as they left it late to seal an epic win against France in Paris on Friday.
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Scotland player release deal pleases Gregor Townsend
Gregor Townsend was delighted to have many of his Scotland star men available to face France but admits it’s tough on those who missed out.
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Scotland’s Premiership stars get green light to face France
Gregor Townsend has thanked the Premiership clubs who have agreed to release their Scottish players for their rearranged Test with France.
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Gregor Townsend hopes to have stars for France clash
Gregor Townsend hopes to have all of Scotland’s best players available for when their rearranged Six Nations fixture with France takes place.
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Gregor Townsend hails ‘outstanding’ Scotland showing
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend gives his reaction after his side recorded a rare victory over England at Twickenham in the Six Nations.
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Gregor Townsend backs Cameron Redpath to shine
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is confident Cameron Redpath will impress when he makes his Test debut against England on Saturday.
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Gregor Townsend confident Six Nations will be completed
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said he is confident the 2021 Six Nations will be completed despite the threat posed by coronavirus.
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Scotland lock in Gregor Townsend for Rugby World Cup
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has put pen to paper on a new contract that locks him in until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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Gregor Townsend keen to extend deal until World Cup
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is keen to extend his current contract and is hoping to stay in his position until the 2023 World Cup in France.
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Gregor Townsend relishing France challenge
Scotland boss Gregor Townsend is relishing the prospect of taking on a strong France side in the Autumn Nations Cup at Murrayfield on Sunday.
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Gregor Towsend lauds ‘passionate’ Duncan Weir
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has hailed fly-half Duncan Weir’s character after he named him in his starting XV to face Italy in Florence.
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Gregor Townsend hails Finn Russell’s impact
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend hailed returning fly-half Finn Russell’s impact off the bench in their 48-7 win over Georgia on Friday.
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Gregor Townsend firmly behind combining Test windows
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has given the idea of combining two Test windows his backing as he hopes for an “aligned calendar”.
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Scotland getting inside information from Finn Russell
Scotland assistant coach Danny Wilson has revealed stay-away star Finn Russell is providing the squad with information about France’s players.
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Gregor Townsend responds to Finn Russell comments
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has given a firm response on his position after fly-half Finn Russell’s comments in a national newspaper.
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Courageous win thrills Scotland boss Gregor Townsend
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praised his players after they bounced back to beat France 17-14 in their World Cup warm-up game.
