Gregor Townsend - Wikipedia
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.
Gregor Townsend: Ten things you should know about the Scotland …
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.
Greatest XV Profile: Gregor Townsend - Guinness Men's Six Nations
Aug 24, 2020 · Having made his debut aged 19 in Round 4 of the 1993 Championship against England, the mazy fly-half went on to become an integral member of the Five Nations winning side six years later, helping Scotland claim the trophy for the first time since 1990.
Townsend - Scotland will learn from last year's 'painful' Six Nations
8 hours ago · Gregor Townsend believes the “painful experiences” that undermined Scotland’s last tilt at the Guinness Six Nations have made them a stronger proposition ahead of this year’s championship. After winning their opening two matches of 2024 against Wales and England, the Scots ended up finishing ...
Scotland boss Gregor Townsend: 'The pain of losing can make
11 hours ago · Gregor Townsend believes the “painful experiences” that undermined Scotland’s last tilt at the Guinness Six Nations have made them a stronger proposition ahead of this year’s championship. ADVERTISEMENT. ... Townsend is optimistic about how Scotland – who kick off the championship with back-to-back home games against Italy and Ireland ...
Gregor Townsend extends deal as Scotland rugby coach to 2026
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.
Gregor Townsend: Scotland head coach ends speculation over …
May 9, 2023 · Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has ended speculation over his future beyond the Rugby World Cup after signing a contract extension. Townsend has been linked with moves to France and England but will remain in Scotland beyond the global tournament.
Gregor Townsend - Scottish Rugby
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.
Scotland: Gregor Townsend has earned new Scotland deal in …
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...
Gregor Townsend: Scotland head coach signs new contract
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...