Gregor Townsend

Mike Blair is returning to face Scotland as New Zealand's attack coach.

Townsend’s one-time heir apparent comes home to try to outwit Scotland

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend explains his squad decisions at a press conference at the Oriam, in Edinburgh, on October 26, 2026.

Leatherbarrow Scotland call explained as Edinburgh No 8 misses out

Newcastle Red Bulls back row Ollie Leatherbarrow has been called up to the Scotland squad for the first time (Pic: SNS)

Leatherbarrow reveals Newcastle inspiration behind Scotland call up

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has revealed the quality in Ollie Leatherbarrow's game that he has been most impressed by (Pic: Getty)

Ollie Leatherbarrow: what new forward will bring to Scotland squad

Newcastle Red Bulls lock Ollie Leatherbarow has been called up to the Scotland squad (Pic: SNS)

Scotland Nations Championship squad named as Townsend springs surprise

Jamie Dobie started the match in Italy ad scrum half after impressing as a winger so far this season (Pic: SNS)

Four talking points from Glasgow Warriors 24-20 win away to Benetton

Huw Jones and Duhan van der Merwe could be two big name omissions from the upcoming Scotland squad (Pic: SNS)

Why unprecedented depth could lead to big name Scotland omissions

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (Pic: SNS)

Scotland make rugby world rankings jump ahead of Nations Championship

Scotland international lock Alex Samuel (left) has signed a new deal at Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)

Scotland international signs Glasgow Warriors contract extension

Jamie Ritchie signed for Glasgow Warriors this summer but has so fan been unavailable for selection (Pic: SNS)

Warriors set to hand out eagerly-awaited debut as Scotland duo return

Scotland international winger Arron Reed scored two tries for Sale Sharks in their Champions Cup defeat to Glasgow Warriors (Pic: Getty)

I watched Glasgow Warriors overpower Sale Sharks - four talking points

Scotland under 20 vice-captain Jake Dalziel will make his first start for Newcastle Red Bulls on Saturday (Pic: SNS)

Dalziel handed first Newcastle Red Bulls start in European clash

Ruwald van der Merwe will make his Glasgow Warriors debut against Sale Sharks this weekend (Pic courtesy of Glasgow Warriors)

Glasgow relish unleashing their new signing on Sale in Champions Cup

Ewan Ashman described the atmosphere at last season's win over Toulon as one of the best he has experienced during his time with Edinburgh (Pic: SNS)

Ashman hopes Hive crowd drives Edinburgh to victory over Toulon again

Scotland winger Arron Reed in action for Sale Sharks against Glasgow Warriors in last season's Champions Cup (Pic: Getty)

Wilson explains why Dobie's untouchable and the 21 y/o who catches eye

Edinburgh flanker Freddy Douglas has had an excellent start to the 2026/27 season (Pic: SNS)

How Freddy Douglas can become 'world class seven' according to coach

Edinburgh co-captain Magnus Bradbury says he wouldn't be surprised to see teammate Ollie Blyth-Lafferty named in the next Scotland squad (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)

'He deserves it' - Edinburgh skipper tips prop for Scotland call

Edinburgh beat Zebre 29-12 away from home in their latest URC fixture (Pic: Edinburgh Rugby)

Edinburgh Rugby notebook: Bradbury, OBL for Scotland and more to come

Glasgow Warriors' Josh McKay scores a first-half try during the BKT United Rugby Championship draw with Ulster at Scotstoun Stadium, on October 3.

Scotland will have a new full-back option from next month

Ben White missed Toulon's latest match with a minor injury (Pic: Getty)

Scots abroad: tries galore in England and injury news from France

The Webb Ellis Cup in Sydney where the 2027 Rugby World Cup final will be staged.

Rugby World Cup 2027 - everything we know so far

Alex Samuel (second from left) is set to miss Scotland's November Nations Championship Test matches along with winger Darcy Graham (right) (Pic: SNS)

Second Scotland international ruled out of Autumn Test matches

Gregor Brown played Number 8 for Scotland against Fiji earlier this year and is fully prepared to do so again for club and country if asked (Pic: SNS)

Brown ready to fill number 8 jersey for Glasgow Warriors and Scotland

Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn is unlikely to feature in Saturday's match against Munster as the 2026/27 URC season kicks off (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow Warriors injury update ahead of URC opener against Munster

Cam Redpath (right) is aiming for more regular minutes with Bath this season (Pic: SNS)

Redpath aiming for more club starts to revitalise Scotland career

Rory Hutchinson of Scotland is held by Paul de Villiers during the 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and Scotland at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 11, 2026 in Pretoria (Pic: Getty)

Patient Scotland star has shown he is 'built for international rugby'

Eddie O'Sullivan believes Scotland are closing the gap on Ireland (Pic: Getty)

Ex Ireland head coach believes Scotland are 'closing gap' on rivals

Scotland ended their 2025/26 season with a strong showing in the opening three rounds of the Nations Championship (Pic: SNS)

Five Scotland talking points: Finn Russell alternatives, U20s and more

Scotland beat Argentina and Fiji and pushed South Africa all the way in their Nations Championship fixtures (Pic: SNS)

Analysis Scotland's depth chart: A+ area, positions of concern and Kinghorn

: Scotland's Gregor Brown during a Nations Championship match between Fiji and Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (Pic: SNS)

Brown reveals Scotland's winning formula after hard-earned Fiji result

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend is already scratching his head over squad selection for the 2027 Rugby World Cup (Pics: SNS/Getty)

World Cup planning well under way for Scotland and Townsend

Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu (R) and Fiji's Frank Lomani at full time following the Nations Championship match between Fiji and Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

Scotland revel in return to rugby's top table and why it matters

Jake Dalziel has shone for Scotland Under-20s despite being just 17.

Jake Dalziel and Scotland U20 on the rise - and impact on senior team

Ollie Smith during a Scotland Rugby training session at the Oriam, on July 14, 2026 (Pic: SNS)

Scotland 'not treating Fiji lightly' as squad players eager to impress

Scotland's Gregor Brown in action the last time they faced Fiji (Pic: SNS)

Scotland predicted XV to play Fiji: sweeping changes expected

Gregor Townsend, the Scotland head coach, looks on prior to the 2026 Nations Championship match with South Africa at Loftus Versfeld.

Scotland forward ruled out 'for weeks' and needs surgery

Scotland's Scott Cummings breaks clear during the Nations Championship match against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

'Head-butt': Townsend has say on South Africa-Scotland flashpoint

Rory Sutherland celebrates as Ben White stretches out to score Scotland's fourth try during the Nations Championship match against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld.

Guts but no glory as Scotland lose 10-try epic in South Africa

Scotland face South Africa at Loftus Versfeld this weekend in the Nations Championship (Pic: SNS)

History awaits Scotland as Bok rotation offers unlikely opportunity Martyn Simpson

Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa head coach, looks on during a training session at Johannesburg Stadium on July 8, 2026.

Townsend and Erasmus trade compliments but hasn’t always been cordial

Scotland's Finn Russell, right, shakes hands with South Africa's RG Snyman following the match between the sides at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on November 10, 2024.

Townsend considered a Scotland first v South Africa before rowing back

Scotland's Ewan Ashman scores against Argentina at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on November 16, 2025.

Ashman has eye for a try v Pumas and says lessons have been learned

Scotland's Mark Bennett, Ross Thompson and Andy Onyeama-Christie shake hands with their Argentine opponents after the loss in the third Test in Santiago del Estero in 2022.

Battles and big scores - Scotland and Argentina rarely fail to deliver

Scotland's wing Kyle Steyn and Argentina's full-back Juan Cruz Mallia contest a high ball during the match at Murrayfield on November 16, 2025. The side meet again in Cordoba on July 4.

Rugby breaks new ground and it's an armchair fan's delight

Gregor Hiddleston, centre, has plenty of familiar faces alongside him in the Scotland squad, including Glasgow team-mates Scott Cummings, right, and Rory Darge, left.

Uncapped hooker enjoys Scotland camp and outlines areas for growth

Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe takes on South Africa's Eben Etzebeth, right, at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in November 2024. The sides will meet against in Pretoria on July 11.

Long haul: punishing travel plan revealed as Scotland face Springboks

Riley Higgins has impressed in Super Rugby for the Hurricanes.

Gregor Townsend hails availability of Scotland-qualified duo

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