Player Improvement
Player Improvement funding is available to help clubs with Premiership and National 1 teams improve standards of play and develop a more professional infrastructure. This funding has been allocated to Coaching and Medical standards. Clubs may claim this funding if they meet the standards set out in the relevant document downloadable below.
| FUNDING AREA | AMOUNT |
| Premiership (Men & Women) Medical |
Up to £10,000 towards medical and physiotherapy support |
| Premiership (Men & Women) Coaching |
Up to £5,000 towards the Coaching Team |
| National 1 (Men) Coaching |
Up to £4,000 towards the Coaching Team |
How to Claim
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Coaching Standards
Scottish Rugby may make payment for Coaching standards by BACS transfer to a nominated bank account. Payment will be made automatically at the end of February 2026, as long as the standards set out in the document below are met. No claim is required by the Club.
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Medical (Premiership only)
Clubs with Premiership teams may draw down medical funding if they submit written claims to Scottish Rugby in advance of the following dates:
Claim Period 1 – 28 October 2025
Claim Period 2 – 23 December 2025
Claim Period 3 – 28 February 2026
Claim Period 4 – 28 April 2026Clubs submitting an on-time, eligible claim will receive payment at the end of the following month. If a club submits a claim after the above dates, Scottish Rugby cannot guarantee that such claims will be processed until the next claim period. Clubs must submit claims against expenditure using the forms which will be provided at the start of the season and provide copies of all related expenditure e.g. invoices, payroll documentation or any other information that may be reasonably requested by Scottish Rugby.
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