Glasgow head coach Lineen to step down

Sean Lineen will become the Scottish Rugby Union’s head of player acquisition after leaving his role as Glasgow head coach at the end of the season.

The SRU today confirmed weekend reports that Scotland assistant coach Gregor Townsend would replace Lineen at the end of the current campaign.

Lineen, who has been on Glasgow’s coaching staff for nine years, will help recruit and develop players for Warriors and Edinburgh in his newly-created role, and will also coach Scotland Under-20s.