Scots given 'reminder and a lesson', says Townsend Gregor Townsend described Scotland's 43-21 defeat to Ireland as "a reminder and a lesson" after dreams of a first Triple Crown in 36 years were dashed in Dublin.

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Written-off Gregor Townsend has Scotland plotting their greatest Six Nations story - The Irish Times Written-off Gregor Townsend has Scotland plotting their greatest Six Nations story  The Irish Times

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Townsend shuts down talk of Scotland Six Nations title Gregor Townsend flatly refused to indulge in talk of a first Guinness Six Nations title for Scotland as he outlined the scale of the task still facing his side in their quest to make history.

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Scotland stun France in 50-40 thriller to throw Six Nations title race wide open France and Scotland head into next weekend’s Six Nations finale level on points at the top after a remarkable 50-40 victory for the home side at Murrayfield

"After years of exhilarating rugby spoiled time and again by mental weakness, they have already backed up the promise with a level of achievement that #GregorTownsend richly deserves so deep into his rein. This was a joy to behold. Rugby. Bloody hell." #SCOvFRA
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Gregor Townsend keeps his cool after Scotland topple France to stay in title hunt - The Irish Times Gregor Townsend keeps his cool after Scotland topple France to stay in title hunt  The Irish Times

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Scotland boss Townsend: It was a brilliant day Scotland coach Gregor Townsend praised the mindset of his players to keep attacking France in their extraordinary 50-40 Six Nations Championship victory at Murrayfield that keeps their title hopes alive.

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Six Nations 2026: 'Gregor Townsend on the ropes as Scotland head coach after romp in swamp' Arguments for Gregor Townsend remaining as Scotland head coach are growing increasingly small after familiar failings lead to defeat in rainy Rome, writes Tom English.

"You wouldn't have predicted a Scotland defeat..." - I did & many people in #Scotland did too. It seems everyone but the #SRU feels coach #GregorTownsend should be sacked. You can't tell me they cant find someone better.
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Gregor Townsend dismisses talk of stepping down after Scotland’s defeat to Italy This setback in the Eternal City sparked renewed calls for the long-serving 52-year-old to quit or be sacked.

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Scotland boss Townsend dismisses talk of stepping down Under-fire head coach Gregor Townsend dismissed any notion that he would step down after Scotland suffered a disastrous Guinness Six Nations start by losing 18-15 to Italy in rain-lashed Rome.

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Scotland suffer Six Nations loss in Italy as pressure mounts on Gregor Townsend Pressure mounted on Gregor Townsend as Scotland suffered a disastrous Guinness Six Nations start by losing 18-15 to Italy in rain-lashed Rome.

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"TOWNSEND: IT'S NOW OR NEVER FOR SCOTLAND"
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#GregorTownsend admits time is running out for #Scotland to mount a genuine #SixNations title tilt.

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#GregorTownsend, of #Scotland, has opted to recalling forwards #JonnyGray and #DaveCherry for the next #SixNations.

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Gregor Townsend wonders if Scotland rugby fans expect too much ‘I don’t know if there’s an entitlement around us beating the All Blacks and Argentina — these are top-quality teams.’

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Gregor Townsend Defends Red Bull Consultancy Role as Beneficial for Scotland Rugby Gregor Townsend, Scotland’s rugby head coach since 2017, insists that his new consultancy role with Red Bull and their Newcastle rugby team will enhance his coaching abilities and benefit the national...

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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal until 2027 World Cup Former out-half has been in the job since 2017.

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Townsend tenure extended until end of 2027 World Cup Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has ended speculation about his future by extending his contract until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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Gregor Townsend stays as Scotland coach through 2027 World Cup

Scotland has extended head coach Gregor Townsend's contract, keeping him in charge through the 2027 Rugby World Cup, after his tenure that began in 2017. Read more: getnews.me/gregor-townsend-stays-as... #scotlandrugby #gregortownsend

Gregor Townsend puts his mind to breaking Scotland’s sorry cycle against Ireland - The Irish Times Gregor Townsend puts his mind to breaking Scotland’s sorry cycle against Ireland  The Irish Times

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Five reinforcements for Townsend's Scotland squad after injury crisis Alexander Masibaka gets call-up from French second tier team Soyaux-Angoulême.

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Townsend: Scotland stronger after 'painful' Six Nations Gregor Townsend believes the "painful experiences" that undermined Scotland's last tilt at the Guinness Six Nations have made them a stronger proposition ahead of this year's championship.

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