Tag: Gregor Townsend

Champions! Ireland do enough to quell Scots

SIX NATIONS 2024 By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Ireland………………………….. 17pts Tries: Sheehan 13, Porter 65 Conversions: Crowley 14, 66 Penalties: Crowley 43 Scotland ………………………. 13pts Tries: Jones […]

Scotland stunned by Italian fightback

By BRYN PALMER Italy……………………………….31pts Tries: Brex 15, Lynagh 44, Varney 57 Conversions: P Garbisi 16, 59 Penalties: P Garbisi 2, 35, 73, Page-Relo 39 Scotland […]

Borthwick: We made too many mistakes

From ADAM HATHAWAY at Murrayfield England boss Steve Borthwick admitted his side got what they deserved after another Murrayfield nightmare in Edinburgh. Borthwick’s men went […]

Townsend stunned by TMO decision

By BRYN PALMER AT MURRAYFIELD Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend vented his frustration after his side were denied what he felt should have been a […]

2024 Six Nations preview

Our favourtie time of year is upon us. The Six Nations is back and it promises to be another stellar championship as Europe’s elite seek […]

Thomas backing his boys

By ROB COLE Gareth Thomas says new-look Wales won’t be a soft touch up front when they take on Scotland in their Six Nations opener […]

Scots want to put on dancing shoes

By TOM BRADSHAW PREVIEW… Scotland v Tonga Today. Kick-off 4.45pm, Stade de Nice NEVER mind a Springbok-style Bomb Squad – Gregor Townsend is planning to […]

Ramos steals it as Scotland go close

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER France……………………….. 30pts Tries: N’tamack 31, Penaud 42, Ollivon 43 Conversions: Ramos 32, 43, 44 Penalties: Ramos 7, 22, 78 Scotland ……………………27pts Tries: […]

Richardson keen on Scotland role

By GRANT SHUB When Dylan Richardson was called up to play for Scotland against Japan at Murrayfield in 2021, the South African-born utility forward headed […]

Townsend staying on

GREGOR Townsend has signed a contract extension to remain Scotland head coach until April 2026. Townsend, 50, has been in charge since 2017 and his […]

Townsend poised to carry on

Gregor Townsend expects his future as Scotland head coach to be decided “soon” after revealing he has held initial talks about staying on beyond the […]

Scotland finish as best of the rest

By BRYN PALMER Scotland ……………………… 26pts Tries: van der Merwe 13, Kinghorn 30, 44, 80+1 Conversions: Kinghorn 31, 46, 80+2 Italy……………………………….14pts Tries: Allan 62 Penalties: […]

Ritchie: I was never worried

Captain Jamie Ritchie insisted he wasn’t worried about defeat despite Italy being camped in their 22 late on. “We were confident in our defence and […]

France looking to return to best

Defending champions France are looking to bounce back after their defeat to Ireland in Dublin in round two of the championship. Gregor Townsend’s side beat […]

Dream Team with Peter Walton

Peter Walton, the former Scotland, Newcastle & Northampton flanker, picks the best XV he’s played with or against 1. Nick Popplewell – Apart from his […]