Gregor Townsend

Mosese Tuipulotu, with ball in hand, in action for New South Wales Waratahs against Crusaders. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama / AFP)

Mosese Tuipulotu makes decision on his future - and it's bad news for Scotland

Steve Tandy, John Dalziel and Pieter de Villiers have signed new contracts with Scotland.

Former All Blacks assistant to work with Scotland at Rugby World Cup

Sean Maitland is aiming for a third Premiership title with Saracens. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Roebuck and Maitland add tartan tinge to intriguing Twickenham showdown

Ali Price played as a second-half replacement in Glasgow Warriors' Challenge Cup final defeat by Toulon. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ali Price on bench frustrations, cup final defeat and the Glasgow work ethic

Disappointment for the Glasgow Warriors players following their 43-19 defeat by Toulon in the Challenge Cup final in Dublin. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Glasgow Warriors reaction: ‘Too soft’; lineout woes; the start, not the end

Stafford McDowall was at school the last time Glasgow Warriors competed in a final.

McDowall recalls Glasgow Warriors' last final and Toulon's galacticos era

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says there was an approach from an unnamed Top 14 club.

Townsend opens up on approach from French club and Postecoglou Celtic talks

Glasgow Warriors players are dejected during a BKT United Rugby Championship match.

Glasgow paid price for not playing percentages but defeat far from a disaster

Stuart McInally is back in the Scotland fold. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Retiring Scotland duo given World Cup incentive and chance to bow out on a high

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension until April 2026. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Townsend: I wasn’t sure new Scotland deal would ever happen

Finn Russell is among 41 players selected by Gregor Townsend for Scotland's World Cup training squad.

Scotland's World Cup training squad: 41 players picked but six notable absentees

Gregor Townsend has agreed a new contract with Scotland until April 2026.

Townsend's new deal: Remarkable longevity amid public courting of other options

Gregor Townsend has signed a new contract until April 2026 as the Scotland national team head coach.

Townsend agrees new Scotland contract - deal length, what he and Dodson said

Finn Russell, centre, is likely to be delayed in joining up with Scotland if Racing 92 make the Top 14 play-offs. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland Rugby World Cup training squad: Townsend's future, Finn Russell delay

Scotland's Jonny Gray could miss this summer's World Cup after dislocating his knee playing for Exeter. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Jonny Gray 'very doubtful' for World Cup as Exeter confirm extent of knee injury

Jonny Gray is treated by the Exeter Chiefs medical staff after dislocating his left knee against La Rochelle.

Scotland lock Gray suffers dislocated knee during Exeter Chiefs defeat

Stafford McDowall has flourished at Glasgow Warriors under Franco Smith. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Glasgow's McDowall considered quitting rugby for the family farm

Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson with captain Jamie Ritchie.

Allan Massie: Dodson’s Townsend remark added to his of misjudgements

Gregor Townsend is in talks about his future as Scotland coach. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Townsend's Scotland future: Talks continue, report of two-year contract offer

Scotland coach Greg Townsend and SRU chief executive Mark Dodson will talk this week. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Dodson to talk to Townsend this week about Scotland coach’s future

Jack Dempsey said signing a new contract with Glasgow Warriors was an easy decision. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Jack Dempsey belongs to Glasgow - but he’s keeping his Aussie accent

Huw Jones, left, and Sione Tuipulotu, right, were impressive as a centre pairing for Scotland during the Six Nations and could link up on Saturday for Glasgow Warriors.

Jones knows Glasgow competition is fierce - 'they just don’t have cool nickname'

Cameron Henderson was part of Scotland's squad for the recent Six Nations.

Henderson excited to be part of Tigers 'special future' as lock signs new deal

Stuart Hogg recently won his 100th cap for Scotland.

Hogg's retirement will leave huge -but he may not be only one waving goodbye

Auckland Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has reportedly held talks with the SRU over replacing Gregor Townsend as Scotland head coach after the World Cup. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Leon MacDonald coy over Scotland link amid reports of SRU talks

Dave Cherry was back in Edinburgh training this week after a frustrating Six Nations with Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Dave Cherry on a ‘mentally challenging’ Six Nations and changes at Edinburgh

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called for young players to be given more chances at pro level in Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Townsend: Scotland must learn from Ireland and Italy to address age-grade issues

Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.

'It hurt': Price lays bare pain of losing Scotland starting place

Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland’s Six Nations: Glass ceiling, flying Finn Russell, Kinghorn conundrum

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is to have more talks on his future. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Gregor Townsend addresses his Scotland future and outlines World Cup plans

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.

Six Nations verdict: Townsend on Kinghorn’s future and need for more accuracy

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (L) shakes the hand of Scotland's centre Sione Tuipulotu after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium.

Townsend to hold Scotland talks as uncertainty remains over head coach's future

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.

Ritchie dismisses anxiety claims over Italy pressure and assesses campaign

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie during the team run at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland target third in what could be Townsend’s final Six Nations fling

Blair Kinghorn has come off the bench in all four of Scotland's Six Nations matches this season and scored a try against Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland back Blair Kinghorn at stand-off despite his lack of time at 10

Mosese Tuipulotu has spoken to Gregor Townsend. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Mosese Tuipulotu: Glasgow Warriors interested in player of ‘real potential’

Pierre Schoeman in action for Scotland against Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Schoeman lifts lid on Scotland's 'mental guru' helping tackle fair of failure

Blair Kinghorn came on against Ireland and could start against Italy - but in which position?

Scotland team to play Italy: Townsend must tread a fine line

We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch this weekend's rugby action unfold.

15 great pubs to watch the Six Nations

Richie Gray's outstanding form for Glasgow Warriors this season has won him a Scotland recall. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Gray signs new Glasgow deal and explains impact Smith has made on him

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will not be taking Italy lightly.

Scotland wary of 'dangerous' Italy as Townsend looks to restore calmness to team

James Lowe of Ireland hands off Kyle Steyn of Scotland during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland trio are injury concerns as Townsend appraises Ireland match

Stuart Hogg's 100th Scotland cap will add an extra emotional edge to Sunday's match with Ireland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Townsend challenges Scotland to beat ‘the best Ireland side we’ve faced’

Stuart Hogg is pictured ahead of his 100th cap with fellow Scotland men's centurions Ross Ford, Sean Lamont and Chris Paterson. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland goal being chased by Stuart Hogg as he prepares for 100th cap

Scotland's Jack Dempsey will start against Ireland at Murrayfield. (Picture: Jane Barlow / PA Images)

Beating Ireland would be massive for Scottish rugby says Gregor Townsend

Stuart Hogg will win his 100th Scotland cap on Sunday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celebrating Hogg's journey from skinny Hawick teenager to cap centurion

Back-row Jack Dempsey comes into the Scotland XV for the Six Nations match against Ireland.

Scotland make two changes for Six Nations clash against Ireland

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland’s on-form forward says size isn’t everything ahead of his biggest game

Jonny Gray is favourite to replace the suspended Grant Gilchrist in Scotland's second row for the Six Nations clash with Ireland after stepping off the bench in the defeat to France in Paris. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland team to play Ireland: One enforced change but still no Darcy Graham

Melrose's Luke Townsend, son of Scotland head coach Gregor, has been named in the Scotland Under-20 line-up for the first time. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Gregor Townsend's son Luke set for Scotland Under-20 debut

It takes a minimum of 75 appearances to make the list of Scotland's 11 most-capped male rugby union players.

Scotland’s 11 most capped male rugby union players

Rory Darge started for Glasgow Warriors against Zebre Parma at Scotstoun on Friday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland update ahead of Ireland: Call-up for Glasgow quartet as two drop out

George Horne, centre, celebrates Scotland's win over Wales last month. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Gutted to miss France game, Horne outlines determination to win Scotland recall

Finn Russell has been in inspired form for Scotland during the Six Nations.

Barring a stinker against Ireland, Finn Russell is surely the 6N's top player

Rory Darge, right, played 67 minutes for Glasgow Warriors against Zebre on Friday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

No need to rush Darge and Cummings back for Scotland, says Smith

Scotland's scrum-half Finn Russell (C) runs with the ball chased by France's hooker Julien Marchand (L) during the Six Nations clash in Paris.

Scotland team a joy to watch and it feels like there’s still more to come

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