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Gregor Townsend

British Lions & Scotland international rugby union player

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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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Scotland cruise to comfortable win over Canada Gregor Townsend's side overcome a slow start to score 11 tries in a one-sided victory over Canada in Ottawa. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Townsend sees 'contenders' as Scots debutants start in Canada Gregor Townsend names five uncapped players in Saturday's line-up to face Canada in the summer tour opener. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Five debutants in Scotland XV to face Canada Gregor Townsend names five uncapped players in Saturday's line-up to face Canada in the summer tour opener. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

10 uncapped players in Scotland's tour squad Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend names 10 uncapped players in his 37-man squad for the Americas Tour this summer. BBC Sport - Published on June 12, 2024
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 on April 2, 2024
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