News

5 Jun 2020 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby publishes Phase 1 Return to Rugby guidelines for clubs and schools

This document provides a practical guide on the proposed Return to Rugby plans amidst the current Covid-19 pandemic. The following information is aligned to Scottish Government, sportscotland and World Rugby guidelines for Phase 1 of the route map for exiting lockdown. Scottish Rugby is working with the Scottish Government to ensure the domestic game can […]

29 May 2020 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby statement – Scottish Government Meeting

A detailed presentation was put forward drawing on the work of Scottish Rugby’s Threat Management Group and its respective sub-working groups which are looking at a phased approach to resuming elite rugby, future matchday planning and developing guidance for the community game in light of the challenges presented by COVID-19. Following the Scottish Government’s own […]

29 May 2020 - Uncategorized

Threat Management Group Update – 29 May 2020

Each subgroup has adopted learnings from other sports, unions and clubs around the world and are meticulously assessing all possible options at hand; completing thorough risk assessments and producing fully comprehensive guidance documents detailing their preferred recommendation. Following the First Minister’s announcement on Thursday 21 May unveiling a four-phase “route map” to restarting society, we […]

25 May 2020 - Uncategorized

Jeffrey to replace Grassie as Scottish Rugby Interim Chairman

Colin Grassie joined the Board of Scottish Rugby as an Independent Non-Executive Director in 2012 and became as Chairman of the Board in January 2017. Colin has been on the Board for almost eight years. Former Scottish Rugby Chairman Colin Grassie said: “I previously indicated my intention to step down in August this year however […]

22 May 2020 - Uncategorized

Latest Government advice affecting rugby clubs

With clubs traditionally gearing up for pre-season summer training in the coming weeks the message to all clubs and players is to not presume the phased relaxing of lockdown measures is a greenlight for normal rugby activity to begin. The roadmap towards easing lockdown measures was announced by the First Minister yesterday, with Thursday 28 […]

22 May 2020 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby welcomes CVC investment in PRO14

Against the current COVID-19 pandemic background and the associated concerns it has generated in society and sport the conclusion of the CVC project will provide some positive news for rugby across the PRO14 nations of Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Italy. Scottish Rugby’s Board will consider this new investment as part of its on-going budget management […]

18 May 2020 - Uncategorized

Jackson calls time on career

Jackson enjoyed a dream international debut back in 2010; the replacement fly-half held his nerve to kick a last-gasp penalty against Samoa in his hometown of Aberdeen, handing Scotland a narrow victory over the Pacific Islanders. 32 further caps for his country followed, a tally that included an appearance at the 2011 Rugby World Cup […]

15 May 2020 - Uncategorized

Summer Tour statement

The combination of local public health restrictions which has seen extensive lockdown periods and an inability to play competitive sport aligned with global travel restrictions contributed to the decision to postpone all international rugby fixtures scheduled for July announced by World Rugby today. Scotland were due to play two tests against the 2019 World Champions […]

5 May 2020 - Uncategorized

Scottish Rugby update following COVID-19 meeting with Scottish Government

Scottish Rugby outlined the detailed work being carried out by its Threat Management Group in response to the implications of the COVID-19 crisis and the work currently underway to support its community clubs across the country. The meeting has started a welcome dialogue between rugby, fellow SGBs and the Scottish Government as we work together […]

30 Apr 2020 - Uncategorized

Jim Mallinder speaks to the media

On what areas of the game in Scotland his role covers: “My job is an interesting one as Performance Director. Really, it’s involvement with the national team, the pro-teams, 7s, the age-groups, Super6, the women’s programme and it’s looking after all those really. Having an input to them and hopefully making sure they are all […]