All posts tagged "Gregor Townsend"
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Six Nations
/ 2 years agoFrance looking to return to best
Defending champions France are looking to bounce back after their defeat to Ireland in Dublin in round two of the championship....
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 years agoA wonder try, one of the best ever seen in Calcutta Cup history
BRENDAN GALLAGHER And hey presto, Scotland will find themselves ranked five in the world on Monday morning when the World Rugby...
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Dream Team
/ 2 years agoDream Team with Peter Walton
Peter Walton, the former Scotland, Newcastle & Northampton flanker, picks the best XV he's played with or against 1. Nick Popplewell...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 2 years agoTwo fliers who can light up Borthwick’s England
JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK Everyone has questions about England, and no-one knows what to expect from Steve Borthwick’s...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 2 years agoSharks fear the cap won’t fit for Tuilagi
ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler On his way: Manu Tuilagi looks set to leave Sale SALE...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoTownsend in line to take over at Tigers
By NEIL FISSLER Leicester Tigers have held talks with Scotland boss Gregor Townsend about taking over at Welford Road next season....
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Premiership
/ 2 years agoBath hope Russell can be catalyst for success
By GARY FITZGERALD Finn Russell has “bought into the Bath dream” according to the man hoping the mercurial Scotsman can help...
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James Harrington
/ 2 years agoUrios falling out of favour as Marti looks at options
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Under pressure: Bordeaux head coach Christophe Urios overseas training and, inset, Laurent Marti PICTURES: Getty Images A...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 years agoRussell into Scot squad as Hastings drops out
Coach Gregor Townsend has called up Finn Russell into his Scotland squad as cover to replace the injured Adam Hastings. Calls...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 years agoClass act! Beware the ‘fame first’ approach
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST PICTURE the scene: we are in the final week of the 1997 Lions tour and the world...
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James Harrington
/ 3 years agoDavidson’s departure puts Mela on the spot
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Of the three words in Arnauld Mela’s week-old job title ‘interim head coach’ at Top 14 side...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 3 years agoRacing stick with Travers
ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Racing 92 have been linked with a host of coaches for next season, but...
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Premiership
/ 3 years agoWhite keen to prove he’s good enough for Scotland
By GARY FITZGERALD Ben White has set his heart on a dream trip to France next year and he hopes turning...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 years agoTop four finish is the target for White
By PAUL REES London Irish are in the Heineken Champions Cup for the first time in 10 years, but scrum-half Ben...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCheika gets off to winning start
■By BEN JAYCOCK Argentina ..............26 Scotland ................18 Michael Cheika was victorious in his first game in charge of Argentina last night...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoCrosbie handed maiden start as Watson misses out on first test for Argentina
Edinburgh’s Luke Crosbie will make his first start for Scotland in the first test against Argentina on Saturday evening. Crosbie, 25,...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoPremiership pair ruled out of Scotland tour
ADAM Hastings and Huw Jones will miss Scotland’s summer tour to South America because of injury. Gloucester fly-half Hastings has withdrawn...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTownsend ‘rests’ Hogg and Russell for summer tour
By BEN JAYCOCK SCOTLAND captain Stuart Hogg and fly-half Finn Russell have been left out of Scotland’s 40-man squad for their...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTaking summer off ‘best thing’ for Scotland pair Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell
Gregor Townsend has revealed that talisman Finn Russell and captain Stuart Hogg have been excused from Scotland‘s summer tour in order...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoFirst 50 pleases Gregor
HEAD coach Gregor Townsend said Scotland will “take confidence” from the win despite a ragged finish in Rome. “We’re delighted with...
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Six Nations
/ 3 years agoScotland attempt to end France’s Grand Slam
Scotland host France as they attempt to bounce back from their disappointing defeat against Wales in round three of the Guinness...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoTon-up Biggar: One of my best wins
Done it! Liam Williams punches the air in celebration as Wales win the decisive penalty PICTURE: Getty Images DAN Biggar hit...
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International Rugby
/ 3 years agoEngland’s fledglings still have a point to prove
Eddie Jones was rewarded for placing his faith in the next generation of English talent as his side enjoyed a series...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSaracens culture is king for Kelly
PAUL REES talks to coach Kelly Brown about the special values at Saracens Once a Saracen, always a Saracen. Kelly Brown...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoENGLAND AND SCOTLAND AUTUMN NATIONS SERIES TICKETS TO BE WON
WIN a pair of tickets to England v Tonga or Scotland v South Africa courtesy of Dove Men + Care! Dove...
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/ 4 years agoIt’s four for Steyn as Scotland tyros shine
By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Scotland ............60pts Tries: Maclean 6, 14; Steyn 21, 32, 38, 80; Schoeman 28, Turner 49, Haining 70, Kebble...
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Latest News
/ 4 years ago‘Good day for the new boys’
GREGOR Townsend sung the praises of tryscroing wingers Kyle Steyn and Rufus McLean. “Kyle is a very hard worker who sometimes...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRapid Rufus set to be let off the leash against Tonga
By BRYN PALMER SCOTLAND are poised to unleash the “electric” Rufus McLean on Test rugby on Saturday as they launch their...
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Features
/ 4 years agoYoung Guns: Glasgow Warriors lock Max Williamson
Scotland will boast plenty of experience at next year’s U20 Six Nations after prioritising first-year academy players in their squad last...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoScots snap up Zondagh
TOULOUSE coach Alan- Basson Zondagh has joined Gregor Townsend’s Scotland coaching team, focusing on attack. The 35-year-old South African replaces Mike...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoLions have blind spot for English flankers in Test series openers | Peter Jackson
How the each of the four unions have contributed to first Test selection on Lions tours going back to 1971, and...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoAll three Lions Tests to be held at Cape Town Stadium
The second and third Tests were set to take place in Johannesburg, based in the province with the highest coronavirus infection...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoSigma Lions 14-56 Lions: ‘Warrenball’ no more as fluid Lions show flair
A RUNAWAY victory against markedly inferior opposition usually offers little value, but for Warren Gatland’s Lions every match in the build-up...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoHastings and Horn can inspire Covid-wrecked Scottish squad
By BRYN PALMER SCOTTISH Rugby performance director Jim Mallinder has challenged Scotland’s next generation to step up and show their leadership...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoScotland captaincy eases pain for Jamie Ritchie
After missing out on Lions selection, flanker Jamie Ritchie has found inspiration from NRL coach Frank Ponissi to lead Scotlan
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoTownsend: Saracens five will be rejuvenated by Lions selections
Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje, Elliot Daly, Jamie George and Mako Vunipola were all included in Warren Gatland's Lions squad
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoManu Tuilagi nears full fitness to give legs to Lions chance
LIONS attack coach Gregor Townsend is due to meet with Manu Tuilagi, who could yet make the tour to South Africa...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoTandy has the talent to muzzle Springboks | Shane Williams
Shane Williams and Lions defence coach Steve Tandy go way back to when both were apprentices at Neath
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British and Irish Lions
/ 4 years agoLions will be motivated by pain of World Cup – McBryde
NEW British & Irish Lions forwards coach Robin McBryde says his team can use the hurt of Wales’ and England’s...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoTownsend’s experience can spark Lions attack | Jeremy Guscott
Gregor Townsend is on the ticket list for the South Africa tour, a wise choice made by Warren Gatland in the...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 years agoJono Gibbes favourite for Clermont Auvergne job
Richard Cockerill has also been linked with a move away from Edinburgh to the Top 14 giants
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoFrance 23-27 Scotland: Scots joy as Six Nations classic goes right to wire
Brendan Gallagher reports on the showstopper in Paris
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoGregor: One of our best ever seasons
SCOTLAND’S Six Nations campaign feels like “one of our best-ever seasons” said head coach Gregor Townsend after they beat France in...
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Columnists
/ 4 years agoBiarritz explore options far and wide | James Harrington
With signings Steffon Armitage and Henry Speight in the fold, ProD2 Biarritz are poised to launch a promotion bid this season....
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoScotland 52-10 Italy: Worst-ever finish for under-fire Italians
Scotland wrapped up the try bonus point within the first half-four at Murrayfield
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoTownsend hopeful of having England-based players for Paris trip
SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend believes his side can deliver a first win in Paris for 22 years after learning he...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoRussell’s my starter at 10 for Lions says Henderson
■By GARY HEATLY Lions front runner: Finn Russell FINN Russell’s all-round game has shown marked improvements during this year’s Six...
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Six Nations
/ 4 years agoScots’ success hinges on Paris performance
Brendan Gallagher looks at key issues Gregor Townsend must address PREVIEW… France v Scotland February 28. Kick-off 3pm, Stade de France...
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Latest News
/ 4 years agoNeck issue raises concerns over Cameron Redpath so early into Scotland career
Gregor Townsend has made three changes to the Scotland side that beat England in the Six Nations
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Miscellaneous
/ 4 years agoSaracens ring rust costly for England
By GARY FITZGERALD Dejected: Dan Robson, George Ford and Elliot Daly feel the pain PICTURE: Getty Images Felt good: Jamie George...
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