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World Cup · ScotlandEDINBURGH, 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…See the Story
Gregor Townsend to Stay on as Scotland Rugby Coach Until 2027 World Cup
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Rugby World CupBorderers Chloe Rollie and Lisa Thomson helped Scotland make it into the last eight at a Women’s Rugby World Cup for the first time in 23 years with a 29-15 win against Fiji at Manchester’s Salford Community Stadium on Saturday.See the Story
Borderers Chloe Rollie and Lisa Thomson Help Scotland Make It Into Women’s Rugby World Cup Quarter-Finals for First Time Since 2002
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Auckland, New Zealand · AucklandAll Blacks coach Scott Robertson has revealed it was his call to stage Saturday’s Rugby Championship match with the Springboks at Eden Park. New Zealand have not lost a Test at their Auckland fortress since 1994, with their unbeaten run standing at 50 matches. But the world champions will have the chance to end that streak when they return to the venue for the first time since 2013. KEO: Boks must ditch new style for Eden Park upset Robertson ex…See the Story