Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Advertisement Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has extended his contract until the end of 2015, keeping him at the helm beyond the Rugby World Cup in England. In 2007, Robinson guided Edinburgh to the highest ever finish by a Scottish side in the Magners League before taking the national coach job in 2009. "I am very proud to be the Scotland head coach," said Robinson. "I am delighted that the great work already underway will continue until after the Rugby World Cup in 2015." The news of Robinson's contract extension will provide a welcome boost ahead of the Six Nations encounter against Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday. I have every confidence the Scottish professional teams will continue to play an important role in supporting the success of the Scotland team

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson Scotland lost to France in their opening match in Paris, but Robinson is keen to build on the positive performance and deliver more success for the nation's fans. "I am very happy with the progress that has been made by Scottish Rugby in recent seasons," said Robinson. "And I have every confidence the Scottish professional teams will continue to play an important role in supporting the success of the Scotland team. "I want to personally thank Scottish Rugby and the rugby public for the fantastic support the national team enjoys and I can assure them that I will be doing everything I possibly can along with my management team and the players to bring further success to the nation in the years ahead. "This Saturday's game against Wales provides us with the perfect opportunity to get that important first win in the RBS Six Nations championship." Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Scottish Rugby's chief executive Gordon McKie hailed Robinson's extension and anticipates further success from the Taunton man in future. "We are absolutely delighted that we have secured Andy until December 2015," said McKie. "I said when we appointed Andy back in 2009 that he would bring success to Scotland and I have every reason to expect that Scotland will continue to improve in the coming years under his leadership. "Andy is an important part of the Scottish Rugby family and he has made a real impact on the national team taking us to seventh in the world and achieving fine victories over southern hemisphere opposition last year. "He is highly regarded throughout the world as a coach and to have secured his services until beyond the Rugby World Cup in England in 2015 is a great coup and further underlines that rugby in Scotland is in good health."



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