Gregor Townsend extends contract with Scotland Rugby until 2021

July 31, 2018
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Scotland Rugby have today confirmed that Head Coach Gregor Townsend has extended his contract with the national team until 2021, together with extensions for his coaching staff of Matt Taylor and Mike Blair.

Scotland have averaged four tries a Test since Townsend took over in the summer of 2017, with the historic home and away wins over Australia and 2018 Six Nations victory over England among the notable highlights that helped Scotland finish third in the 2018 Six Nations and capture the imagination of the Scottish support.

“I have always been incredibly proud to coach Scotland and I’m delighted and grateful to be able to extend my involvement with the national team," commented Townsend.

“It’s a privilege to coach such a hardworking group of quality players, which is continuing to grow in depth.”

Assistant Coach Matt Taylor's new deal will see him become the longest-standing Scotland coach since Scottish Rugby Hall of Famers Jim Telfer and Ian McGeechan, with the three-year contract taking him to almost a decade in service to the national team.

Assistant Coach (Attack) Mike Blair – the country’s most-capped scrum-half and former captain – joined the national team coaching set-up ahead of the 2017 summer tour and continues to operate in a dual capacity with Glasgow Warriors, outwith Test-match windows. He has also extended his involvement with the national team for at least a further two years, committing to June 2020.