Overview
- Scottish Rugby confirmed Gregor Townsend’s new deal through the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup at a briefing in Edinburgh with CEO Alex Williamson and performance director David Nucifora.
- Glasgow Warriors announced Franco Smith has signed on until at least 2028 after interest from elsewhere and prior links to the Scotland job.
- Townsend, in charge since 2017, has coached 94 Tests for Scotland with a 53-40-1 record, with World Cup pool exits in 2019 and 2023 and a best Six Nations finish of third.
- The national setup now turns to filling the defence coach vacancy after Steve Tandy left to become Wales head coach.
- Scotland’s next assignments are four November home Tests at Murrayfield against the United States, New Zealand, Argentina and Tonga as preparations begin for 2027.