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Gregor Townsend to Stay on as Scotland Rugby Coach Until 2027 World Cup
Gregor Townsend, Scotland's longest-serving rugby coach since 2017, will lead the team through his third World Cup after signing a contract extension confirmed by Scottish Rugby.
- On Wednesday, Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend signed a new contract extending his tenure through the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, confirmed by Scottish Rugby CEO Alex Williamson and performance director David Nucifora.
- Faced with outside interest from Newcastle Red Bulls, Townsend's contract extension reflects Scottish Rugby CEO Williamson's support for continuity and the high-performance reorganisation, extending his tenure past ten years.
- Having led Scotland since 2017, Townsend is the longest-serving coach in the professional era with a 94-match record of 53 wins, 40 losses and one draw, but Scotland exited pool stages in World Cups 2019 and 2023.
- Now his position is settled, Townsend will focus on the autumn series, including Scotland’s home match against New Zealand on November 8 and his milestone 100th Test in February against England, while Scottish Rugby noted strong Murrayfield ticket sales.
- Looking ahead, Scottish Rugby said the new structure lets Townsend build a team for the World Cup knockout stages, with the December draw using a six groups of four format and some supporters backing Franco Smith despite his Glasgow Warriors role.
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Townsend to take Scotland to next Rugby World Cup
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension which will take him up to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, the Scottish Rugby Union said on Wednesday.The 52-year-old has been in charge since 2017, Scotland's longest-serving international coach in the professional era, and he will take charge of
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Gregor Townsend to stay on as Scotland rugby coach until 2027 World Cup
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Gregor Townsend extended his contract as head coach of Scotland’s rugby team through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup and said Wednesday he wanted to see his improving players live up to their potential. Townsend is already Scotland’s longest-serving coach of the professional era, having been appointed in the summer of 2017, so his new deal takes him up to a decade in the job. It also means he’ll be in charge for a third Wo…
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The Rugby PaperMassive honour – Gregor Townsend extends Scotland deal through to 2027 World Cup
Townsend is set to lead the Scots to what will be his third global showpiece in Australia in just over two years.
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