Gregor Townsend rugby player
Gregor Townsend rugby player

Gregor Townsend

26th Apr 1973 1.83m/93kg Head Coach

Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben White is adamant Scotland have learned plenty of lessons from their defeat by South Africa and as a result will become a better team for the remainder of the World Cup. The scrum-half was “absolutely...

Scotland still has 'everything to play for', says Finn Russell

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

A frustrated Finn Russell hopes a two-week break between matches will allow Scotland to regroup and get Sunday’s demoralising World Cup opener against South Africa out of their system. The Scots...

Scotland reaction (captain Ritchie, head coach Townsend, Cherry, Jones, Darge)

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

ON-FIELD REACTION  Jamie Ritchie, captain and flanker On Scotland's frustration: "Got to give credit to South Africa for putting us under pressure and we just couldn't execute under that pressure....

Ruthless South Africa 'grind out' 18-3 win over Scotland in Pool B

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Defending champions South Africa got their Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign off to a winning start by beating Scotland 18-3 at Stade de Marseille on Sunday. The teams went into the break with the Springboks...

South Africa v Scotland: Match Day Programme

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Welcome to game two of Pool B as South Africa and Scotland get their tournament underway. With the Springboks, Ireland and Scotland all in the same group one of these teams will not make the Quarter Final's...

Scotland prepare to do battle with Springboks amid heatwave – 5 talking points

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign against South Africa in Marseille on Sunday.   Here, the PA news agency sets the scene with five talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Pool...

Dempsey preferred to Matt Fagerson - Scotland name team to play South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has announced his squad to face South Africa in Marseille on Sunday with Jack Dempsey edging out Matt Fagerson to start at number eight. 1 Pierre Schoeman2 George Turner3...

Sione Tuipulotu ‘very emotional’ as mum travels to watch Scotland star in France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sione Tuipulotu was overcome with emotion as he revealed his mother’s trip across the world to watch him play for Scotland for the first time will give him all the motivation he needs for Sunday’s...

Matt Fagerson says being at World Cup with brother Zander ‘pretty special’

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland back-rower Matt Fagerson is savouring the “special” experience of finally being at a World Cup alongside his big brother Zander after the agony of being left at home in 2019.   The...

Gregor Townsend keen to inspire nation as Scotland ride wave of sporting success

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has called on his Rugby World Cup hopefuls to play their part in ramping up the feelgood factor of a nation in what promises to be a passion-stirring autumn for Scottish sport.   The...