Gregor Peter John Townsend MBE (born 26 April 1973) is a Scottish professional rugby union coach and former player who has been coaching the Scotland national team since 2017. Townsend was previously the assistant coach from 2009 to 2012.

11 hours ago · Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made several key changes to his squad for this weekend’s Six Nations match against Ireland at Murrayfield. The alterations include a long-awaited return for Rory Sutherland. The Glasgow Warriors star will make his first Six Nations start in three years, slotting in at loosehead prop as part of an ...

7 hours ago · Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says Ireland are favourites. | SNS Group. Ireland remain the one Six Nations team that Townsend has failed to beat in his seven-and-a-half year tenure as head coach ...

1 day ago · Gregor Townsend has been speaking to the media after naming his team to face Ireland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Sunday. Here are the key points. Ireland are one of the best teams in the ...

11 hours ago · Gregor Townsend says he does not view Scotland's Six Nations showdown with Ireland on Sunday as a "needle game", and insists ending a 10-match losing run to the Irish provides no extra motivation.

Gregor Townsend took on the position of Scotland Head Coach in the summer of 2017 after five seasons at the helm of Glasgow Warriors. The Gala man made an immediate impact at the Scotstoun club, leading the side into the Play-Offs in his first season (2012/13) before reaching the PRO12 Final in 2014, ultimately losing to Leinster.

Jan 12, 2024 · Gregor Townsend won 84 caps for Scotland as a player and has been head coach since 2017. Here are some more facts about the coach. 1. Gregor Townsend was born on 26 April 1973 in Galashiels, Scotland. 2. During his playing career, he played for an array of clubs – Northampton Saints, Brive, Castres, Border Reivers and Montpellier.

May 9, 2023 · Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is determined to stick with his attacking approach after signing a contract extension until April 2026. Townsend, 50, has been in charge since 2017 and...

May 9, 2023 · Scotland has ended any uncertainty over the future of head coach Gregor Townsend heading into the Rugby World Cup by handing him a new contract until April 2026. Townsend is already the longest-serving Scotland coach in the professional era.

May 9, 2023 · Townsend is staying until 2026, his deal expiring just after the Six Nations, and a year out from the World Cup. It's the right call. Townsend has inched Scotland forward since 2017. It's been...