Scotland rugby coach Gregor Townsend is defending his decision to take on a part-time advisory role with Red Bull, stating it will "energise" him rather than distract from his primary coaching duties for the national team.

• Townsend will spend 30 days a year advising on Red Bull's global rugby strategy, a non-executive position.
• The long-serving coach recently extended his contract with Scotland until the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
• He affirmed that his focus remains on the Scotland job, especially with upcoming autumn internationals against the United States, New Zealand, Argentina, and Tonga at Murrayfield.