All posts tagged "Gregor Townsend"
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 weeks agoScotland v Tonga: Gregor Townsend demands Scots get back on track
Scotland will be looking to get back on track today against Tonga having thrown away leads against Argentina and New Zealand...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoArgentina stage remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Scotland
Scotland were booed off at Murrayfield after botching a 21-0 lead in a remarkable 33-24 defeat at the hands of in-form...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 3 weeks agoScotland vs Argentina: We must get it right this time, says Ewan Ashman
Darcy Graham will win his 50th cap at Murrayfield today for Scotland, hoping for a better result after last week’s disappointment...
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Chris Hewett
/ 4 weeks agoChris Hewett: I’d stick with Ben Earl in the back row, Steve Borthwick
Welcome to the “Yeti Syndrome”, a vivid way of categorising the many things we seek in rugby but no longer expect...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 4 weeks agoKyle Steyn starts for Scotland against All Blacks instead of Duhan van der Merwe
Duhan van der Merwe, Jamie Ritchie and Zander Fagerson are all notable absentees from Scotland’s 23 for Saturday’s Murrayfield showdown with...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoScotland 85-0 USA: One-way traffic as Scots put foot down
Scotland ran riot with 13 tries as they romped to their biggest-ever win at Murrayfield against a totally outclassed USA in...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoRadford: We need a killer instinct
NEW defence coach Lee Radford says Scotland must develop a “killer instinct” if they are to close the gap on the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 1 month agoRecall for Magnus Bradbury as Sione Tuipulotu leads the charge for Scotland
British and Irish Lions centre Sione Tuipulotu will captain Scotland in the autumn Tests with Gregor Townsend recalling Magnus Bradbury and...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoEdinburgh captain Magnus Bradbury wins Scotland recall for autumn internationals
Edinburgh captain Magnus Bradbury has been recalled to the Scotland squad for the upcoming autumn internationals more than three years after...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 months agoScotland likely to call up Adam Hastings at No.10
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend faces several selection dilemmas before announcing his squad for the Autumn Nations Series on Tuesday with...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoChris Hewett: The two-team solution has worked for Scotland
On a bad road day – the sad truth is that most days turn bad the moment you sit behind the...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoRadford accepts chance to coach Scotland
Quality: Lee Radford NORTHAMPTON defence coach Lee Radford will be seconded to Scotland for this season’s international windows and then take...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoTownsend says he’ll flag up any conflict of interest
SCOTLAND coach Gregor Townsend has defended his link with Newcastle Red Bulls after agreeing a new consultancy deal with the club,...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoNewcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens says he can call Gregor Townsend at any time
Gregor Townsend will be in regular contact with the new coaching set-up at Newcastle Red Bulls after the club abruptly sacked...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem: 20-minute reds win support from clubs
Prem Rugby directors of rugby welcomed the 20-minute red card adopted by the league this season.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoR360 will be bad for the game, says Rob Baxter
Rob Baxter believes the planned franchise league R360, which aims to kick off next September having secured funding for three years...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem: Marcus Smith’s raring to get back – Will Porter
Marcus Smith has been “tearing it up” in training and his Harlequins teammates are relishing his return to action.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoScottish trio will need to prove worth for Newcastle
STEVE Diamond’s rapid exit from his director of rugby role at Newcastle a few days after their first Prem defeat of...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoTreatment of Diamond another low for the game
WHEN Red Bull and their dredgers descended on Tyneside in mid-August to salvage Newcastle Falcons, they made it clear that Steve...
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Latest News
/ 3 months agoGregor Townsend extends Scotland deal through to 2027 World Cup
Gregor Townsend has extended his contract as Scotland head coach until 2027. With the 52-year-old’s deal expiring in April next year,...
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World
/ 3 months agoMassive honour – Gregor Townsend extends Scotland deal through to 2027 World Cup
Gregor Townsend is relishing the challenge ahead after extending his contract as Scotland head coach through to the 2027 Rugby World...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 months agoChris Hewett: Andy Farrell not alone with his ‘home’ Lions selections
“There's an epidemic sweeping through the England team, but it isn’t catching.” Attributed to John Arlott (who else?), the exquisite one-liner...
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Latest News
/ 4 months agoCharlie Elliott: Top Five most controversial endings in rugby history
There have been countless times where a game of rugby has ended in controversial fashion, with one side feeling hard done...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoScotland 41-12 Samoa: Scotland off to a flier as they blast past Samoa
Samoa ..............12pts Tries: Nee-Nee 51, Paia’aua 64 Conversion: Umaga 65 Scotland ..........41pts Tries: Ashman 8, Hutchinson 13, Reed 31, Steyn 36,...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoFiji 29-14 Scotland: Fijians on front foot as Darcy Graham red ends Scottish hopes
Fiji ......................29pts Tries: Ikanivere 35, Ravouvou 39, Wainiqolo 58, Penalty 66 Conversions: Muntz 40, 59 Penalty: Muntz 20 Scotland ..........14pts Tries:...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoRory Darge eager to test himself against Fiji’s ‘benchmark for physicality’
Scotland captain Rory Darge is relishing the prospect of flexing his muscles against the famed Fijian pack in the first Test...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoScotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has one eye on the “bigger picture” as his side prepare to face Fiji in the...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoScotland 29-26 NZ Māori: Scots hold on to deny brave Māori
NZ Maori ...........26pts Tries: Nock 1, Walker-Leawere 31, Eklund 56, Wrampling 62 Conversions: Reihana 32, 57; Trask 63 Scotland ...........29pts Tries:...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoIt’s not something I’ve thought much about – Gregor Townsend on Scotland future
Gregor Townsend declined to be drawn into discussions about his long-term future as Scotland head coach. The 52-year-old has been in...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoScotland recall for hooker George Turner
George Turner has been recalled by Scotland coach Gregor Townsend for the summer tour after a year out while playing for...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoPark walk puts Arron Reed in right mood
By Luke Jarmyn Alex Sanderson has opened up on how an honest conversation while having a coffee and a walk around...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 9 months agoTime to talk about the 1995 you-know-what
RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER IT’S ODD how some Grand Slams get lost...
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Six Nations
/ 9 months agoMatt Sherratt: I can’t wait to take on England
Wales interim boss Matt Sherratt praised his team’s fighting spirit and says they cannot wait to tackle England in Cardiff on...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoHeath takes aim at coach for England’s playing style
nBy CAMERON STEPHENS England attack coach: Richard Wigglesworth RENOWNED rugby commentator Nick Heath believes that England will struggle to develop into...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoGregor Townsend: Scotland have a lot to play for in last two Six Nations games
Gregor Townsend insists Scotland still have plenty to play for in this year’s Guinness Six Nations despite back-to-back defeats against Ireland...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 months agoSix Nations: Time for England to focus on tries
By Jeff Probyn - A front row view of the game With another week off, there is now more time to...
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Six Nations
/ 9 months agoGeorge Horne – The Forgotten Spark Scotland Needs to Ignite during the Six Nations
By Pete Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Scotland is an exciting team, a canvas rich with promise, still waiting for the final strokes...
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Six Nations
/ 9 months agoSix Nations Round Three: Stock risers and fallers
Every weekend of the Six Nations has players, teams and many more who disappoint and others who appear from nowhere to...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoSix Nations: England’s warriors end Scottish curse
By Adam Hathaway England skipper Maro Itoje hailed his side’s warrior spirit as they reclaimed the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham yesterday...
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Six Nations
/ 10 months agoBen Earl – England gunning for Six Nations redemption after rewatching Calcutta Cup losses
Ben Earl revealed the agony of rewatching recent Calcutta Cup failures has left England gunning for redemption as he admitted Scotland’s...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 months agoJeremy Guscott – There’s more to come from this England pack in the Six Nations
By Jeremy Guscott - Outspoken and Unmissable every week... England's win over France last weekend was a huge confidence booster ahead...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoSix Nations – England need to be more consistent
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week Driving force: Tom Willis has the power to make headway up...
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Six Nations
/ 10 months agoFin Smith says England choice was ‘simple’ despite Scottish connections
Fin Smith has Scottish connections everywhere he looks – but that will not stop England’s fly-half plotting the Calcutta Cup downfall...
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Six Nations
/ 10 months agoFive key talking points from the Six Nations: Steve Borthwick turns a corner
By Charlie Elliott Following another brilliant weekend of Six Nations action, during which England managed to get a famous win over...
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Six Nations
/ 10 months agoSix Nations – Italy vs Wales Betting Preview
By Peter Ryan – @PeterRyanSports Wales will head to Rome to take on Italy to kick off the second round of...
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Six Nations
/ 10 months agoHuw Jones puts Scotland in cruise control to get opening Six Nations win
By Bryn Palmer Scotland's Six Nations campaign is up and running. Five tries, three of them to prolific centre Huw Jones,...
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Six Nations
/ 10 months agoGregor Townsend salutes hat-trick hero Huw Jones
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend saluted hat-trick hero Huw Jones after the centre took his tally to 22 Test tries and...
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Features
/ 10 months agoRugby was a passport to travel the world
MY LIFEIN RUGBY MY KENT BRAY THE FORMER HARLEQUINS, QUEENSLAND AND NSW FLY-HALF/FULL-BACK I GREW up in Queensland Country, in a...
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National League One
/ 10 months agoNiko sets his sights on making history with Lions
EXTRA ■By CHARLIE ELLIOTT NIKO Matawalu wants to become the first ever foreign backs coach of the British and Irish Lions...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoFergus Burke learning from Finn Russell as he eyes succeeding him at fly-half
Saracens stand-off Fergus Burke is relishing the chance to learn at close quarters from Finn Russell as he bids to enhance...












