Gregor Townsend
Gregor Townsend is a Scottish rugby union coach and former player, currently serving as the head coach of the Scotland national team. He was in the news for making a controversial decision to select a 6-2 bench split in a recent match, which left his team vulnerable to injuries and highlighted ongoing concerns about player safety in rugby.
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Gregor Townsend's side is coming to Dublin next weekend on Super Saturday.
Here’s how Ireland can win the title on the final day – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
There were calls aplenty for Gregor Townsend’s head after they lost their opening game.
Midterm report sees Ireland tick almost every box, and end one particular debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-24
Gregor Townsend's coaching led Scotland to a significant victory over England.
Storming Scotland stun England to seal Calcutta Cup glory – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-15
Gregor Townsend's men were stung by a defeat by Italy that might signal the beginning of the end for both a coach and a generation of stellar players.
Scotland v England: Visitors can mint new era in Six Nations tie
United Kingdom· 2026-02-14
Gregor Townsend is the current head coach of Scotland, a position that may become available for Scott Robertson.
Scott Robertson chasing next coaching job as Reds and Harlequins options loom
New Zealand· 2026-02-13
Gregor Townsend is the coach of Scotland and is facing scrutiny over his team's performance in the Six Nations.
Six Nations 2026: Five talking points from the opening roundUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-09
Gregor Townsend is the head coach of the Scotland rugby team facing criticism after a poor performance.
Six Nations 2026: 'Gregor Townsend on the ropes as Scotland head coach after romp in swamp'United Kingdom· 2026-02-08
Gregor Townsend's future as Scotland coach is in doubt after a series of poor results.
England thrash Wales, Italy stun Scotland in Six Nations opening roundNew Zealand· 2026-02-07
Gregor Townsend is the head coach of the Scotland rugby team, facing scrutiny after a poor performance in the Six Nations.
Italy head to Dublin on a high after seeing off Scotland amid deluge in Rome – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Gregor Townsend is the coach of the Scotland rugby team.
L’Angleterre écrase le Pays de Galles et prend la tête du Tournoi des six nations, l’Italie crée la surprise face à l’Ecosse
France· 2026-02-07
Gregor Townsend is going to use his squad more than ever, I suspect.
Six Nations 2026: Scotland drop Van der Merwe, Graham & KinghornUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-05
Scotland boss Gregor Townsend estimates between 30 and 35 players will need to be called upon across the six weeks.
Six Nations 2026: What impact might new schedule have?United Kingdom· 2026-02-03
Gregor Townsend's side have won only one of their past 16 meetings with Ireland.
Rugby World Cup 2027 draw: Routes open up for northern hemisphere sidesUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-03
Gregor Townsend is the coach of the Scottish rugby team.
Team by team analysis of Ireland’s Pool D opponents – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-03
Gregor Townsend is mentioned as a fellow Rats recruit and now the coach of Scotland.
Former France captain reflects on infamous 1990 send-off against Wallabies
Australia· 2025-11-20
Gregor Townsend's Scotland is in troubled waters after a collapse against Argentina.
Gregor Townsend's Scotland in troubled waters after collapse against ArgentinaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-17
Gregor Townsend is the coach of the Scotland rugby team.
Scotland player ratings: How Gregor Townsend’s men performed against the All Blacks at MurrayfieldNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Gregor Townsend's team produced a glorious comeback second-half performance.
All Blacks v Scotland: World media reacts to New Zealand’s victory at MurrayfieldNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Gregor Townsend's side emerged from the break like men possessed.
Scotland v New Zealand: All Blacks deny Scotland historic victoryUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-08
Gregor Townsend recalled with affection Doddie Weir.
Ronan O’Gara delivers a man-of-the-match display on Lions duty years after hanging up his boots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Gregor Townsend congratulated Ben White on his call-up to the Lions squad.
Ben White 'hasn't stopped shaking' since late British and Irish Lions call-upUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-30
Ben White is nearby in Auckland with Gregor Townsend's team on their three-match tour of the South Pacific.
British and Irish Lions 2025: Tomos Williams injury and Mack Hansen earns Andy Farrell praiseUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-28
Gregor Townsend made Tuipulotu captain last November.
Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu centre partnership shows Andy Farrell’s not afraid to shake things up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-20
Gregor Townsend is mentioned in the context of discussions about Fin Smith's eligibility for Scotland.
Fin Smith meets Sam Prendergast in latest test of young outhalves under constant scrutiny – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-27
Gregor Townsend expressed concerns at a World Rugby conference regarding the bench setup in rugby.
World Rugby finds no medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 bench splits | World RugbyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-08
Gregor Townsend expressed concerns at a World Rugby conference regarding the bench tactics used in rugby.
No evidence that 7-1 bench splits increase injury risk, insists World Rugby – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-08Gregor Townsend was baffled by the decision not to send off Mauvaka during the match.
France’s Peato Mauvaka cited for head-first lunge at Scotland’s Ben White | France rugby union teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has every right to be angry about it.
Italy had a great chance to beat Ireland but they hit the self-destruct button – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-18
Gregor Townsend claims the current judicial system in rugby is failing.
Gregor Townsend says system is failing after Peato Mauvaka reprieve | Six Nations 2025United Kingdom· 2025-03-16
Gregor Townsend is the head coach of the Scotland rugby team.
France hold off stern Scotland challenge to clinch Six Nations title in Paris – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-15
