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Gregor Townsend

Ali Price has been told by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to enjoy playing his rugby again.

'It hurt': Price lays bare pain of losing Scotland starting place

Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Finn Russell was back to his best for Scotland during this year's Guinness Six Nations. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland’s Six Nations: Glass ceiling, flying Finn Russell, Kinghorn conundrum

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is to have more talks on his future.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is to have more talks on his future.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Gregor Townsend addresses his Scotland future and outlines World Cup plans

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.
Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.

Six Nations verdict: Townsend on Kinghorn’s future and need for more accuracy

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (L) shakes the hand of Scotland's centre Sione Tuipulotu after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend (L) shakes the hand of Scotland's centre Sione Tuipulotu after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield Stadium.

Townsend to hold Scotland talks as uncertainty remains over head coach's future

Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.
Scotland's Jamie Ritchie with the Cuttitta Cup after the 26-14 win over Italy.

Ritchie dismisses anxiety claims over Italy pressure and assesses campaign

Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie during the team run at BT Murrayfield.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie during the team run at BT Murrayfield.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland target third in what could be Townsend’s final Six Nations fling

Blair Kinghorn has come off the bench in all four of Scotland's Six Nations matches this season and scored a try against Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Blair Kinghorn has come off the bench in all four of Scotland's Six Nations matches this season and scored a try against Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland back Blair Kinghorn at stand-off despite his lack of time at 10

Mosese Tuipulotu has spoken to Gregor Townsend. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)
Mosese Tuipulotu has spoken to Gregor Townsend. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Mosese Tuipulotu: Glasgow Warriors interested in player of ‘real potential’

Pierre Schoeman in action for Scotland against Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Pierre Schoeman in action for Scotland against Ireland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Schoeman lifts lid on Scotland's 'mental guru' helping tackle fair of failure

Blair Kinghorn came on against Ireland and could start against Italy - but in which position?
Blair Kinghorn came on against Ireland and could start against Italy - but in which position?

Scotland team to play Italy: Townsend must tread a fine line

We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch this weekend's rugby action unfold.
We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch this weekend's rugby action unfold.

15 great pubs to watch the Six Nations

Richie Gray's outstanding form for Glasgow Warriors this season has won him a Scotland recall.   (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Richie Gray's outstanding form for Glasgow Warriors this season has won him a Scotland recall.   (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Gray signs new Glasgow deal and explains impact Smith has made on him

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will not be taking Italy lightly.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will not be taking Italy lightly.

Scotland wary of 'dangerous' Italy as Townsend looks to restore calmness to team

James Lowe of Ireland hands off Kyle Steyn of Scotland during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
James Lowe of Ireland hands off Kyle Steyn of Scotland during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland trio are injury concerns as Townsend appraises Ireland match

Stuart Hogg's 100th Scotland cap will add an extra emotional edge to Sunday's match with Ireland.   (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Stuart Hogg's 100th Scotland cap will add an extra emotional edge to Sunday's match with Ireland.   (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Townsend challenges Scotland to beat ‘the best Ireland side we’ve faced’

Stuart Hogg is pictured ahead of his 100th cap with fellow Scotland men's centurions Ross Ford, Sean Lamont and Chris Paterson.   (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Stuart Hogg is pictured ahead of his 100th cap with fellow Scotland men's centurions Ross Ford, Sean Lamont and Chris Paterson.   (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland goal being chased by Stuart Hogg as he prepares for 100th cap

Scotland's Jack Dempsey will start against Ireland at Murrayfield.  (Picture: Jane Barlow / PA Images)
Scotland's Jack Dempsey will start against Ireland at Murrayfield.  (Picture: Jane Barlow / PA Images)

Beating Ireland would be massive for Scottish rugby says Gregor Townsend

Stuart Hogg will win his 100th Scotland cap on Sunday.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Stuart Hogg will win his 100th Scotland cap on Sunday.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celebrating Hogg's journey from skinny Hawick teenager to cap centurion

Back-row Jack Dempsey comes into the Scotland XV for the Six Nations match against Ireland.
Back-row Jack Dempsey comes into the Scotland XV for the Six Nations match against Ireland.

Scotland make two changes for Six Nations clash against Ireland

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland’s on-form forward says size isn’t everything ahead of his biggest game

Jonny Gray is favourite to replace the suspended Grant Gilchrist in Scotland's second row for the Six Nations clash with Ireland after stepping off the bench in the defeat to France in Paris. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Jonny Gray is favourite to replace the suspended Grant Gilchrist in Scotland's second row for the Six Nations clash with Ireland after stepping off the bench in the defeat to France in Paris. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Scotland team to play Ireland: One enforced change but still no Darcy Graham

Melrose's Luke Townsend, son of Scotland head coach Gregor, has been named in the Scotland Under-20 line-up for the first time. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)
Melrose's Luke Townsend, son of Scotland head coach Gregor, has been named in the Scotland Under-20 line-up for the first time. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Gregor Townsend's son Luke set for Scotland Under-20 debut

It takes a minimum of 75 appearances to make the list of Scotland's 11 most-capped male rugby union players.
It takes a minimum of 75 appearances to make the list of Scotland's 11 most-capped male rugby union players.

Scotland’s 11 most capped male rugby union players

Rory Darge started for Glasgow Warriors against Zebre Parma at Scotstoun on Friday.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Rory Darge started for Glasgow Warriors against Zebre Parma at Scotstoun on Friday.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland update ahead of Ireland: Call-up for Glasgow quartet as two drop out

George Horne, centre, celebrates Scotland's win over Wales last month. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
George Horne, centre, celebrates Scotland's win over Wales last month. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Gutted to miss France game, Horne outlines determination to win Scotland recall

Finn Russell has been in inspired form for Scotland during the Six Nations.
Finn Russell has been in inspired form for Scotland during the Six Nations.

Barring a stinker against Ireland, Finn Russell is surely the 6N's top player

Rory Darge, right, played 67 minutes for Glasgow Warriors against Zebre on Friday.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Rory Darge, right, played 67 minutes for Glasgow Warriors against Zebre on Friday.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

No need to rush Darge and Cummings back for Scotland, says Smith

Scotland's scrum-half Finn Russell (C) runs with the ball chased by France's hooker Julien Marchand (L) during the Six Nations clash in Paris.
Scotland's scrum-half Finn Russell (C) runs with the ball chased by France's hooker Julien Marchand (L) during the Six Nations clash in Paris.

Scotland team a joy to watch and it feels like there’s still more to come

Scotland have scored some exhilarating tries in the 2023 Six Nations.
Scotland have scored some exhilarating tries in the 2023 Six Nations.

'Inspiring' Scotland hailed for playing attacking rugby in 2023 Six Nations

Mark Bennett has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Mark Bennett has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh Rugby. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Edinburgh's Mark Bennett has say on Mike Blair decision and Scotland omission

Mike Blair on the training field, where he is happiest. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Mike Blair on the training field, where he is happiest. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

No regrets for Blair on risky decision to quit all-consuming Edinburgh job

Pierre Schoeman takes the game to France in Paris.
Pierre Schoeman takes the game to France in Paris.

Scotland stat from Six Nations loss to France shows dip in efficiency

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes his team can cause Ireland major problems at BT Murrayfield.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes his team can cause Ireland major problems at BT Murrayfield.

Scotland are a better team now, Ireland warned ahead of Six Nations clash

Duhan van der Merwe so nearly scored for Scotland against France at the Stade de France.
Duhan van der Merwe so nearly scored for Scotland against France at the Stade de France.

Scotland and Townsend return from Paris pleased but also left with regrets

Scotland scrum-half Finn Russell looks dejected after the 32-21 defeat to France in Paris. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
Scotland scrum-half Finn Russell looks dejected after the 32-21 defeat to France in Paris. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

'Best of all time' - What France said about Scotland after thriller in Paris

France centre Gael Fickou (bottom) scores the final try to condemn Scotland to a 32-21 defeat in Paris. (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)
France centre Gael Fickou (bottom) scores the final try to condemn Scotland to a 32-21 defeat in Paris. (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Townsend targets Triple Crown after 'best display of Six Nations' in Paris

Scotland's centre Huw Jones scores a try as France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont attempts to tackle during the Six Nations match in Paris. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
Scotland's centre Huw Jones scores a try as France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont attempts to tackle during the Six Nations match in Paris. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland suffer first Six Nations defeat in France after early red cards

Richie Gray during his time at Toulouse. He helped them win the 2019 Top 14 final at the Stade de France.  (Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock)
Richie Gray during his time at Toulouse. He helped them win the 2019 Top 14 final at the Stade de France.  (Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Richie Gray on his Scotland renaissance and revelling in former glories in Paris

Matt Fagerson trains with the Scotland team at the Stade de France. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
Matt Fagerson trains with the Scotland team at the Stade de France. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Why belief from Twickenham wins can help Scotland prosper in Paris

France's Olivier Brouzet can't quite catch Scotland's Glenn Metcalfe during a Six Nations encounter in 2003. Pic supplied by: Eric McCowat.
France's Olivier Brouzet can't quite catch Scotland's Glenn Metcalfe during a Six Nations encounter in 2003. Pic supplied by: Eric McCowat.

Glenn Metcalfe: 'I feel blessed to have played rugby for such a great country'

Ali Price is back in the Scotland match-day squad. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Ali Price is back in the Scotland match-day squad. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Watson, Hogg and Price's experience key as Scotland bid to maintain momentum

Hamish Watson is back in the Scotland team to face France. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Hamish Watson is back in the Scotland team to face France. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

‘Much more to come’ - Townsend warns Scotland must start better against France

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and stand-off Finn Russell.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and stand-off Finn Russell.

Hamish Watson returns and changes on the bench for Scotland's trip to France

Zander Fagerson expects France to "come gunning" for Scotland on Sunday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Zander Fagerson expects France to "come gunning" for Scotland on Sunday. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

‘All bound to the same plan’ - Tight-knit Scotland maturing nicely says Fagerson

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will name his team to play France on Friday morning. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will name his team to play France on Friday morning. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland team to play France: Tricky decisions at full-back and in the back row

Sione Tuipulotu is flanked by Finn Russell during Scotland's win over England in the 2023 Six Nations opener at Twickenham. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Sione Tuipulotu is flanked by Finn Russell during Scotland's win over England in the 2023 Six Nations opener at Twickenham. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Sione Tuipulotu on bonding with Finn Russell on the Scotland naughty step

Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Finn Russell: We’ve got maximum points and we’ve not played to our potential yet

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend's Twitter account has been hacked. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend's Twitter account has been hacked. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Gregor Towsend has Twitter account hacked as surprise posts appear

Stuart Hogg (left) and Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Stuart Hogg (left) and Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Stuart Hogg boost for Scotland ahead of Six Nations clash with France

Javan Sebastian during his Scotland debut against Japan at BT Murrayfield in November 2021.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Javan Sebastian during his Scotland debut against Japan at BT Murrayfield in November 2021.  (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland prop joins Edinburgh Rugby on two-year deal from Scarlets

Glasgow Warriors' Jack Dempsey celebrates after scoring a second half try during the URC win over Ulster at Scotstoun. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Glasgow Warriors' Jack Dempsey celebrates after scoring a second half try during the URC win over Ulster at Scotstoun. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Glasgow 17 Ulster 11: Scotland squad members impress watching Townsend

Finn Russell (left) and Blair Kinghorn during a Scotland training session at the Oriam.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Finn Russell (left) and Blair Kinghorn during a Scotland training session at the Oriam.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Blair Kinghorn comfortable taking a back seat to ‘world-class’ Finn Russell

Finn Russell of Scotland passes the ball out the back of his hand during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Wales at Murrayfield Stadium.
Finn Russell of Scotland passes the ball out the back of his hand during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and Wales at Murrayfield Stadium.

Everything you need to know about France v Scotland at the 2023 Six Nations

Sione Tuipulotu in action for Scotland against Wales during Saturday's win at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Sione Tuipulotu in action for Scotland against Wales during Saturday's win at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Sione Tuipulotu's brother Mosese says his future is with Australia not Scotland

Finn Russell's brilliant offload created Kyle Steyn's first try in the win over Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Finn Russell's brilliant offload created Kyle Steyn's first try in the win over Wales. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Russell: relationship with Townsend ‘better than ever’ but could ’fall apart’

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