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Gregor Townsend says Ali Price in ‘best form’ of Scotland scrum-half options

Gregor Townsend believes Ali Price has earned the right to make his first Scotland start in 13 months against Fiji on Saturday because he is “in the best form” of all the available scrum-half options. The 31-year-old Edinburgh back has been given ...

31 Oct 2024 at 16:48

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Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid

Gregor Townsend has challenged Scotland to set themselves up for the Six Nations by defeating Australia on Sunday. The Scots have defeated a second-string Fiji side and Portugal this month either side of a spirited display in a 32-15 defeat by ...

22 Nov 2024 at 16:18

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Jamie Ritchie to start for Scotland in absence of Jack Dempsey

Former captain Jamie Ritchie will make his first start of Scotland’s Autumn Series after being selected for Sunday’s Test at home to Australia. The Edinburgh flanker, who has lost his status as skipper and regular starter this year, has been ...

22 Nov 2024 at 14:37

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Gregor Townsend eyes consistency to make Scotland genuine Six Nations contenders

Gregor Townsend insisted Scotland have proved they are capable of being genuine Guinness Six Nations title contenders as he reflected on what might have been following a frustrating bottom half finish. The Scots showed plenty of promise ...

17 Mar 2024 at 09:00

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Gregor Townsend urges Scotland to take positives from South American tour

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend told his players to hang on to the good feelings and progress from their South American tour after it ended with last-gasp disappointment. Scotland were 15 points in front with half an hour left of ...

17 Jul 2022 at 19:11

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Gregor Townsend includes five uncapped players in Scotland’s Six Nations squad

Gregor Townsend has named five uncapped players in Scotland’s 39-man squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations. Saracens back-rower Andy Christie and London Irish scrum-half Ben White are two of the new faces in the pool. Rory ...

19 Jan 2022 at 16:37

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Jamie Ritchie ready to lead Scotland in Saint-Etienne showdown with France

Jamie Ritchie has declared himself fit and ready to lead Scotland into the Rugby World Cup after shaking off his recent calf issue. The captain sat out the previous two warm-up matches at home to Italy and France as a ...

11 Aug 2023 at 12:13

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Townsend’s future to be discussed after improving Scotland finish in style

Gregor Townsend hinted he could be about to extend his reign as Scotland head coach after his side ended an encouraging Guinness Six Nations campaign with a bonus-point 26-14 win over Italy. The 49-year-old, who is ...

18 Mar 2023 at 17:03

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Gregor Townsend thought time as Scotland head coach was ending before new deal

Gregor Townsend admitted he had resigned himself to the likelihood that his time as Scotland head coach was drawing to an end before the Scottish Rugby Union recently moved to offer him a new deal until April 2026....

09 May 2023 at 17:24

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He’s been very professional – Gregor Townsend impressed with Finn Russell

Gregor Townsend praised Finn Russell’s professionalism as he handed the recalled stand-off an instant return to Scotland’s starting XV for Sunday’s showdown with New Zealand. The high-profile 30-year-old was ...

11 Nov 2022 at 18:03

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Gregor Townsend wants Scotland improvement against Wales despite England win

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has kept faith with the majority of his Calcutta Cup heroes but warned them they will need to improve for their second Guinness Six Nations match at home to Wales this ...

09 Feb 2023 at 15:30

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Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can get what they need from Ireland game

Gregor Townsend said Scotland are “ready to play their best rugby” as he backed his team to rise to the challenge of having to beat Ireland for the first time in more than six years and prolong their ...

05 Oct 2023 at 18:17

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