Scotland coach Townsend laments lost momentum Gregor Townsend rued failing to build on the momentous victory over England after Scotland's Six Nations title hopes were extinguished by Ireland. Rugby • 14 Mar 21
Scotland coach Townsend laments lost momentum Gregor Townsend rued failing to build on the momentous victory over England after Scotland's Six Nations title hopes were extinguished by Ireland. Rugby • 14 Mar 21
Scotland boss understands Gibson-Park over Murray call Gregor Townsend understands why Ireland have left Conor Murray on the bench after the experienced Munster and Lions scrum-half failed to dislodge Jamison Gibson-Park. Rugby • 12 Mar 21
Scotland boss understands Gibson-Park over Murray call Gregor Townsend understands why Ireland have left Conor Murray on the bench after the experienced Munster and Lions scrum-half failed to dislodge Jamison Gibson-Park. Rugby • 12 Mar 21
King Louis - Pivac salutes 'exciting' Welsh winger Wales boss Wayne Pivac hailed a stunning performance by Louis Rees-Zammit after the Gloucester wing's try double secured a thrilling 25-24 Guinness Six Nations victory over Scotland. Rugby • 13 Feb 21
King Louis - Pivac salutes 'exciting' Welsh winger Wales boss Wayne Pivac hailed a stunning performance by Louis Rees-Zammit after the Gloucester wing's try double secured a thrilling 25-24 Guinness Six Nations victory over Scotland. Rugby • 13 Feb 21
Townsend ranks Twickenham win among Scotland's greatest Gregor Townsend believes Scotland's first win at Twickenham since 1983 could be the nation's greatest ever Test victory. Rugby • 06 Feb 21
Townsend ranks Twickenham win among Scotland's greatest Gregor Townsend believes Scotland's first win at Twickenham since 1983 could be the nation's greatest ever Test victory. Rugby • 06 Feb 21
Townsend includes Russell in Scotland Six Nations squad Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his 35-man squad for the 2021 Guinness Six Nations, including four uncapped players and the return of out-half Finn Russell. Rugby • 20 Jan 21
Townsend includes Russell in Scotland Six Nations squad Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his 35-man squad for the 2021 Guinness Six Nations, including four uncapped players and the return of out-half Finn Russell. Rugby • 20 Jan 21
Scotland extend Gregor Townsend's reign Gregor Townsend has signed up to lead Scotland into the 2023 World Cup after agreeing a two-year contract extension. Rugby • 10 Dec 20
Scotland extend Gregor Townsend's reign Gregor Townsend has signed up to lead Scotland into the 2023 World Cup after agreeing a two-year contract extension. Rugby • 10 Dec 20
Scotland head coach craving 'aligned' rugby calendar Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has backed moves to combine two international windows and is hopeful that an 'aligned' rugby calendar can be created between the northern and southern hemispheres. Rugby • 30 May 20
Scotland head coach craving 'aligned' rugby calendar Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has backed moves to combine two international windows and is hopeful that an 'aligned' rugby calendar can be created between the northern and southern hemispheres. Rugby • 30 May 20
Scottish harmony between Townsend and Russell Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend delivered an upbeat assessment of Finn Russell's international prospects after admitting he had been in regular contact with the out-half in recent weeks. Rugby • 14 May 20
Scottish harmony between Townsend and Russell Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend delivered an upbeat assessment of Finn Russell's international prospects after admitting he had been in regular contact with the out-half in recent weeks. Rugby • 14 May 20
Russell reveals Scotland contact and hopes for return Finn Russell is targeting a return to the Scotland fold and insists that the Six Nations fallout with head coach Gregor Townsend was "blown out of proportion". Rugby • 04 Apr 20
Russell reveals Scotland contact and hopes for return Finn Russell is targeting a return to the Scotland fold and insists that the Six Nations fallout with head coach Gregor Townsend was "blown out of proportion". Rugby • 04 Apr 20
Scotland coach Townsend agrees to salary deferral Scotland coach Gregor Townsend and Murrayfield chief Mark Dodson have agreed to salary deferments as the Scottish Rugby Union accepts the coronavirus shutdown is likely to have major consequences for "some time to come". Rugby • 31 Mar 20
Scotland coach Townsend agrees to salary deferral Scotland coach Gregor Townsend and Murrayfield chief Mark Dodson have agreed to salary deferments as the Scottish Rugby Union accepts the coronavirus shutdown is likely to have major consequences for "some time to come". Rugby • 31 Mar 20
Townsend is Scot's Solskjaer, says United fan Watson Manchester United fan Hamish Watson admits he is relieved to see Gregor Townsend is still at the wheel with Scotland. Rugby • 11 Mar 20
Townsend is Scot's Solskjaer, says United fan Watson Manchester United fan Hamish Watson admits he is relieved to see Gregor Townsend is still at the wheel with Scotland. Rugby • 11 Mar 20
Scots boost morale with badly needed win in Rome Stuart Hogg helped relieved some of the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend as his stunning solo try sent Scotland on their way to their first win of the Guinness Six Nations campaign. Rugby • 22 Feb 20
Scots boost morale with badly needed win in Rome Stuart Hogg helped relieved some of the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend as his stunning solo try sent Scotland on their way to their first win of the Guinness Six Nations campaign. Rugby • 22 Feb 20
Russell can't dictate return terms - Gregor Townsend Gregor Townsend has left the door open for Finn Russell to rejoin the Scotland squad but stressed he must sign up to the new standards of behaviour that have been set. Rugby • 10 Feb 20
Russell can't dictate return terms - Gregor Townsend Gregor Townsend has left the door open for Finn Russell to rejoin the Scotland squad but stressed he must sign up to the new standards of behaviour that have been set. Rugby • 10 Feb 20
Hastings hopes for one more chance to stake claim Scotland out-half Adam Hastings is hopeful that head coach Gregor Townsend will give him one more chance to show he can fill Finn Russell's boots. Rugby • 09 Feb 20
Hastings hopes for one more chance to stake claim Scotland out-half Adam Hastings is hopeful that head coach Gregor Townsend will give him one more chance to show he can fill Finn Russell's boots. Rugby • 09 Feb 20
Russell cool on Scots return while Townsend in charge Finn Russell has appeared to rule out hopes he will return to the Scotland set-up during this year's Guinness Six Nations after revealing a breakdown in his relationship with head coach Gregor Townsend. Rugby • 09 Feb 20
Russell cool on Scots return while Townsend in charge Finn Russell has appeared to rule out hopes he will return to the Scotland set-up during this year's Guinness Six Nations after revealing a breakdown in his relationship with head coach Gregor Townsend. Rugby • 09 Feb 20
Townsend urges Scotland to take the game to Ireland Gregor Townsend has wiped Scotland's World Cup slate clean - but warned his team they have to put up a better fight against Ireland than they did four months ago. Rugby • 30 Jan 20
Townsend urges Scotland to take the game to Ireland Gregor Townsend has wiped Scotland's World Cup slate clean - but warned his team they have to put up a better fight against Ireland than they did four months ago. Rugby • 30 Jan 20
Townsend unhappy with English bosses as Taylor omitted Gregor Townsend has blamed English rugby chiefs for his decision to leave Saracens centre Duncan Taylor out of Scotland's Six Nations squad. Rugby • 16 Jan 20
Townsend unhappy with English bosses as Taylor omitted Gregor Townsend has blamed English rugby chiefs for his decision to leave Saracens centre Duncan Taylor out of Scotland's Six Nations squad. Rugby • 16 Jan 20
Townsend and Scots in limbo as typhoon threat looms Scotland will discover on Thursday whether they will be controversially blown out of the World Cup by Typhoon Hagibis. Rugby • 09 Oct 19
Townsend and Scots in limbo as typhoon threat looms Scotland will discover on Thursday whether they will be controversially blown out of the World Cup by Typhoon Hagibis. Rugby • 09 Oct 19
Barclay eager to lay down a marker against Russia John Barclay found himself relegated to Scotland's second-string after his Ireland horror show but hopes a stormer against Russia in Shizuoka could seal a return to Gregor Townsend's top team for Sunday's crucial World Cup showdown with Japan. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 08 Oct 19
Barclay eager to lay down a marker against Russia John Barclay found himself relegated to Scotland's second-string after his Ireland horror show but hopes a stormer against Russia in Shizuoka could seal a return to Gregor Townsend's top team for Sunday's crucial World Cup showdown with Japan. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 08 Oct 19
The real Scotland stood up against Samoa, says Townsend Scotland's limp defeat to Ireland in their World Cup opener prompted questions about the squad's heart and desire but head coach Gregor Townsend said his players had proved their mettle in their bonus-point win over Samoa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Sep 19
The real Scotland stood up against Samoa, says Townsend Scotland's limp defeat to Ireland in their World Cup opener prompted questions about the squad's heart and desire but head coach Gregor Townsend said his players had proved their mettle in their bonus-point win over Samoa. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Sep 19
Sam Johnson returns to Scotland line-up Sam Johnson will make his return from injury in Georgia but three more players will not feature at all this season before Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend picks his World Cup squad. Rugby • 29 Aug 19
Sam Johnson returns to Scotland line-up Sam Johnson will make his return from injury in Georgia but three more players will not feature at all this season before Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend picks his World Cup squad. Rugby • 29 Aug 19
Scotland showing new found maturity - Laidlaw Greig Laidlaw felt Scotland showed a growing maturity after bouncing back from another poor start to beat France 17-14 at BT Murrayfield. Rugby • 25 Aug 19
Scotland showing new found maturity - Laidlaw Greig Laidlaw felt Scotland showed a growing maturity after bouncing back from another poor start to beat France 17-14 at BT Murrayfield. Rugby • 25 Aug 19
Townsend concern for Scotland trio Gregor Townsend says injury is likely to rule Sam Skinner, Tommy Seymour and Blade Thomson out of Scotland's third World Cup warm-up match against Georgia. Rugby • 24 Aug 19
Townsend concern for Scotland trio Gregor Townsend says injury is likely to rule Sam Skinner, Tommy Seymour and Blade Thomson out of Scotland's third World Cup warm-up match against Georgia. Rugby • 24 Aug 19
Uncapped duo fill last places in Scotland squad Uncapped Glasgow pair Scott Cummings and Kyle Steyn have bagged the final two places in Scotland's World Cup training squad. Rugby • 28 May 19
Uncapped duo fill last places in Scotland squad Uncapped Glasgow pair Scott Cummings and Kyle Steyn have bagged the final two places in Scotland's World Cup training squad. Rugby • 28 May 19
Scotland sweating over Hogg injury news Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is keeping his fingers crossed for good news as Stuart Hogg prepares to see a specialist about his injured shoulder. Rugby • 13 Feb 19
Scotland sweating over Hogg injury news Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is keeping his fingers crossed for good news as Stuart Hogg prepares to see a specialist about his injured shoulder. Rugby • 13 Feb 19
