Rugby-Townsend toast of town a week after facing calls for his head

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - Scotland v England - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - February 14, 2026 Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend after victory over England REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

EDINBURGH, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Scotland coach Gregor ⁠Townsend’s future was under intense scrutiny after defeat last weekend, but his side bounced back to ⁠produce yet another victory over England and keep up an impressive record in the ‌Calcutta Cup.

The 18-15 loss in Rome was a poor start to the Six Nations and saw several calls for Townsend’s long tenure to be ended, but he will be the toast of the town again after a 31-20 victory at Murrayfield on Saturday.