Scotland coach Gregor Townsend extends contract to 2021

Gregor Townsend has extended his contract as Scotland head coach.

Gregor Townsend has been handed a major vote of confidence following his first 14 months as Scotland head coach after being handed an extended contract.

Townsend took over in June last year with his remit to lead Scotland into the World Cup in the autumn of 2019, but he has now signed a new deal until 2021.