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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. The 50-year-old’s previous ...

09 May 2023 at 17:24

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Rory Darge to make his first start for Scotland in Six Nations clash with France

Rory Darge will make his first start for Scotland in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown with France at BT Murrayfield. The inclusion of the 22-year-old Glasgow flanker, who made his international debut as a replacement against Wales ...

24 Feb 2022 at 14:54

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Coaching trio follow Gregor Townsend’s lead and extend Scotland deals until 2026

Scotland assistant coaches Steve Tandy, John Dalziel and Pieter de Villiers have followed the lead of head coach Gregor Townsend in extending their contracts until April 2026. Defence coach Tandy, forwards coach Dalziel and scrum coach ...

29 May 2023 at 13:50

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William and Kate in tribute as ‘inspirational’ rugby star Doddie Weir dies at 52

The Prince and Princess of Wales have praised Doddie Weir as an “inspiration” as the rugby great died aged 52 after suffering motor neurone disease. The former Scotland international was diagnosed with MND in December 2016 and went on ...

26 Nov 2022 at 21:55

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Doddie Weir’s ‘determination to make a difference’ praised after death at 52

A close friend of Doddie Weir has praised his “determination to make a difference” for others as the rugby great died aged 52 after suffering motor neurone disease. The former Scotland international was diagnosed with MND in December ...

26 Nov 2022 at 20:42

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Tributes paid to rugby ‘legend’ Doddie Weir who has died aged 52

Tributes have been paid to “sporting legend” Doddie Weir, who has died aged 52 after suffering from motor neurone disease (MND). The former Scotland rugby international was diagnosed with MND in December 2016 and went on to found a ...

26 Nov 2022 at 19:12

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‘Inspirational’ Doddie Weir dies aged 52

Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52, the Scottish Rugby Union has announced. Weir was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2016. The former Scotland international, who won 61 caps, used his profile to push for better ...

26 Nov 2022 at 19:17

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Steve Diamond exits Newcastle with Gregor Townsend set to take up Red Bull role

Newcastle have parted company with director of rugby Steve Diamond as part of a management restructure, with Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend set to join club owners Red Bull in a part-time advisory role. Diamond, 56, who was ...

01 Oct 2025 at 15:21

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