The Latest Breaking News from Gregor Townsend

Scotland’s Gregor Townsend set for Red Bull role as part of Newcastle shake-up

Director of rugby Steve Diamond has left Newcastle as part their restructure

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Newcastle part company with director of rugby Steve Diamond

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is joining Newcastle’s owners Red Bull as a part-time adviser.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Newcastle Red Bulls axe Steve Diamond after just one game as new owners

Steve Diamond has been let go by Newcastle Red Bulls one match into the club’s new era, four days after a season-opening home defeat by Saracens

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal until end of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Townsend will have been in the role more than a decade by the time he leads the Scots to his third World Cup in Australia in just over two years.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Gregor Townsend hails Scotland for showing ‘true identity’ in victory over Samoa

Seven different Scotland players scored tries as the tourists won 41-12 at Eden Park in Auckland.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Scotland round off tour with seven-try win over Samoa

Gregor Townsend’s side finished their season on a high.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Gregor Townsend selects Lions-bound duo for Scotland clash with Samoa

Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman will feature in Scotland’s front row in Auckland on Friday ahead of linking up with the Lions in Melbourne.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Ewan Ashman and Rory Sutherland to start for Scotland before Lions duty

The front-row forwards have been named in Gregor Townsend’s team for their final summer tour match at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Gregor Townsend wants Scotland to learn from ill-discipline shown against Fiji

Winger Darcy Graham picked up a red card on a difficult afternoon for the Scots.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

Darcy Graham sees red as Scotland slip to defeat in Fiji

The Scots scored early in both halves but were made to pay for ill-discipline.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025