The Latest Breaking News from Gregor Townsend

Finn Russell to captain Scotland in World Cup warm-up against France

The fly-half will skipper the team in the absence of the injured Jamie Ritchie.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Gregor Townsend's enjoyable Scotland selection headache ahead of Rugby World Cup

Scotland defeated Italy at the weekend with an experimental squad at Murrayfield.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2023

Scotland's Hamish Watson desperate to make up for lost time at Rugby World Cup

HAMISH Watson is desperate to make up for lost time and play a major part at this year’s Rugby World Cup after missing out altogether in 2015 and…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2023

Scotland’s Rory Darge blindsided by captain’s role for Italy warm-up

The Glasgow flanker with only seven caps has been given the armband for the home game against Italy as Gregor Townsend looks to the future

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2023

Rory Darge ready for Scotland captains responsibility

Not only does the Glasgow openside have a significant individual role to play as a replacement in the back row for Hamish Watson.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023

Ollie Smith handed Scotland opportunity as starting XV named for Italy clash

Ollie Smith has been handed an early opportunity to stake his claim for the Scotland No 15 jersey with selection ahead of Blair Kinghorn for…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2023

Gregor Townsend remains optimistic Scotland can get player development back on track

Gregor Townsend says he remains optimistic that Scotland can get its player development pathway back on track, despite Tuesday afternoon’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2023

Rory Darge named Scotland captain for warm-up test against Italy

Head coach Gregor Townsend also named two uncapped players in the squad

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

McDowall ready to prove Scotland point after four-year wait

The previous World Cup came too soon for the Scot but he will be raring to go when the action gets underway in France.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2023

Jamie Ritchie backs a Scotland team on top of their game to beat anyone

JAMIE Ritchie is convinced that Scotland are now capable of beating any other side on the planet when they are on top of their game.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023