Gregor Townsend

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Gregor Peter John Townsend is a Scottish professional rugby union coach and former player who has been coaching the Scotland national team since 2017.

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Scottish Rugby 'still have confidence' in Townsend Chairman John McGuigan says Scottish Rugby still have confidence Gregor Townsend can improve Scotland's Six Nations performances despite declaring the 2024 campaign "not good enough". BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Townsend 'really proud' despite Scotland loss Gregor Townsend insists he is 'really proud' of his players after Scotland's third Six Nations defeat, but should he be demanding more? BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2024
Scotland need 'something special' for Ireland trip Head coach Gregor Townsend knows Scotland need their best performance of the season to topple Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2024

'Every facet has to be spot on' for Scots in Dublin It will take a near perfect display to upset the hurting champions, writes former Scotland forward Johnnie Beattie as Gregor Townsend takes his team to Dublin for the final Six Nations weekend. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2024
'Yo-yo life continues for despondent Scots in Rome' A propensity to implode, as they did in Rome, will continue to hold back Gregor Townsend's Scotland, writes Tom English. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2024
Work to do on smart mouthguards - Townsend Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says "more work" is required to make smart mouthguards "correct" after an alert prompted the temporary withdrawal of prop Zander Ferguson against England. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2024

'Why the Calcutta Cup is win or bust for Scotland' Gregor Townsend's side must handle the pressure of being favourites to deliver victory over England and keep their Six Nations title hopes alive, writes former Scotland forward Johnnie Beattie. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024
'I've been too emotional' - Townsend on facing England Gregor Townsend says he got "too pumped up" when facing England as a player and coach - and it led to the first-half mauling in the 2019 Calcutta Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2024
Everything goes back to power as Scots visit Welsh Everything goes back to power, writes former Scotland forward Johnnie Beattie as Gregor Townsend's side prepare to take on Wales. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2024
Ritchie faces "challenge" to retain Scotland captaincy Head coach Gregor Townsend says Jamie Ritchie faces "a challenge" to retain the Scotland captaincy - and must demonstrate his form and fitness - before the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2024

'Responsibility is mine' - Townsend on Scotland exit Head coach Gregor Townsend says "the responsibility is mine" after Scotland crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of a rampant Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on October 7, 2023
TMO bunker 'taking game away from refs' - Townsend Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes the TMO 'bunker' system has "taken the game away from referees" at the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2023
Scotland v Tonga preview, team news & stats Everything you need to know as Scotland take on Tonga in a must-win game for Gregor Townsend's side at the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2023	Scotland name strong line-up for South Africa Scotland name their line-up for Sunday's World Cup opener against defending champions South Africa, with Gregor Townsend going a strong XV. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2023
Smith, Graham & White in Scotland team for Georgia Gregor Townsend has made three changes to the back division for Scotland's final World Cup warm-up against Georgia on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on August 23, 2023	Fit-again Ritchie in best shape for years - Townsend Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says fit-again Jamie Ritchie "stood out" on his return to training before the game with France on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on August 10, 2023
Darge surprised & honoured by Scotland captaincy Rory Darge says Gregor Townsend's decision to name him as Scotland captain for Saturday's meeting with Italy took him by surprise. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023	Hogg's retirement came as 'surprise' to Townsend Stuart Hogg's decision to announce his immediate retirement from rugby earlier this month came as a "surprise" to Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2023
'Townsend navigates rocky path to deserved new deal' BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English analyses Gregor Townsend's new contract as Scotland head coach. BBC Sport - Published on May 9, 2023	New Scotland contract for head coach Townsend Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend signs a contract extension until April 2026. BBC Sport - Published on May 9, 2023
'This is a crucial decision' - Dodson on Townsend Coach Gregor Townsend will only be offered a new deal if SRU chief Mark Dodson is convinced he can take Scotland to another level. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2023	Hogg 'would love' Townsend to stay with Scotland Stuart Hogg believes Gregor Townsend can take Scotland to greater heights and "would love him to stay" on as head coach beyond the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2023
Is this Townsend's last Six Nations as Scotland coach? Gregor Townsend refuses to be drawn on his future as Scotland coach, while BBC Sport's John Barclay and current international Stuart Hogg discuss his role with the national team. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2023	Townsend 'would like to stay' as Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says he wants to stay on as Scotland head coach beyond the World Cup after his side finish the 2023 Six Nations with a bonus point win over Italy at Murrayfield. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2023
The most important Scotland v Italy game ever? Much is at stake for Scotland and head coach Gregor Townsend as Italy visit Murrayfield on Saturday, writes Tom English. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023	'Scotland fringe men can replace Hogg & Russell' Gregor Townsend is confident his fringe players can deliver a Scotland victory over Italy in the absence of Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023
'Forty-minute performance not enough' - Townsend Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend laments a "40-minute performance" as a 22-7 loss to Ireland ends hopes of a Triple Crown and potential Six Nations title. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2023	'Scotland falter in margins but title still alive' Scotland put in their "best performance of the season" against France, according to head coach Gregor Townsend, but small margins mean their Grand Slam hopes are over. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023
Townsend hails side's 'best performance of season' Scotland delivered their "best performance of the season" despite losing a Six Nations epic to France, says head coach Gregor Townsend. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023	Watson to start for Scotland against France Hamish Watson is the only change to Scotland's line-up as Gregor Townsend's side travel to France in a mouth-watering Six Nations match in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2023
'It would be great for Scotland to keep Townsend' Gregor Townsend has done a "phenomenal" job with Scotland and it's in the national team's interest to keep him, says Johnnie Beattie. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023	More to come from Scots, says emotional Townsend Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says there is still more to come from his side after their stunning 23-29 Six Nations win over England. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2023