Gregor Townsend

Gregor Townsend

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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.

Born on Jul 26, 1973 (52 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
18,443
Power
19$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 2 5.50 0.33% +10% 5,030,000 18,443 $5,100 19$
Totals 2 5,030,000 18,443 $5,100 19$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: 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. 4

BBC: Scotland v England: Visitors can mint new era in Six Nations tie

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Gregor Townsend is the coach of Scotland and is facing scrutiny over his team's performance in the Six Nations. 4

BBC: Six Nations 2026: Five talking points from the opening round