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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

Jan 15, 2025 · Gregor Townsend is a Scottish rugby union coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the Scotland national team. He was Scotland's assistant coach from 2009 to 2012. He is a former coach of Glasgow Warriors and was a …

Jan 21, 2025 · Gregor Townsend says Scotland "have to be able to cope with injuries" after losing Sione Tuipulotu for the Six Nations. Rory Darge and Finn Russell will step in as co-captains with Tuipulotu to ...