Gregor Townsend rugby player
Gregor Townsend rugby player

Gregor Townsend

26th Apr 1973 1.83m/93kg Head Coach

Gregor Townsend admits Ireland were too good after Scotland’s World Cup exit

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Scots had to win with a bonus point or by denying the Irish a losing bonus in order to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals.   Gregor Townsend admitted Ireland were simply too good for his...

Scotland head coach Townsend - 'The supporters were right to be disappointed'

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend, head coach On how he is feeling after the defeat by Ireland: "I was proud of a lot of aspects of the game. I am hugely disappointed that the game got away from us. We're out of the World...

Scotland head coach Townsend reaction to Ireland defeat

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend, head coach   On what went wrong:  "Well, we conceded a lot of points in the first half which made it very difficult to win the game.  "I think the early try wasn't really...

Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Reigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris.  Ireland and Scotland are preparing for a pivotal Rugby World Cup qualification shootout in Paris. Progression...

Match Preview: Ireland v Scotland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pool B has already seen one of the great tension-filled, top-quality, high-stakes Rugby World Cup matches at Stade de France.  South Africa versus Ireland – world champions against...

Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a shock Rugby World Cup exit. Andy Farrell’s men have topped the world rankings for...

Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final pool b encounter

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blair Kinghorn will win a 50th Scotland cap as one of 12 changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup 2023 fixture against Ireland at Stade...

Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages. Prop Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a...

George Turner knows Scotland must find their ‘best performance’ against Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Turner admitted Scotland must produce a much better performance against Ireland on Saturday than they managed in their opening World Cup game against South Africa. The Scots lost 18-3 against the...

Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pierre Schoeman is hellbent on extending his “miracle” World Cup beyond this weekend as he gears up for Saturday’s critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland. Just under two...