May 2020 - The Offside Line

Richard Hibbard and his- Dragons team-mates face an uncertain future as the WRU try to come to terms with the financial impact of the Covid-19 crisis. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson

That was the month that was: May 2020

31 May 2020 Colin Renton Comments Off

Terrrifying reports of major funding cutbacks in Welsh regional rugby sound alarm bells of full potential damage of Covid-19 crisis …

Glasgow Warriors had a disappointing 2019-20 campaign before lockdown, but Rennie believes that the club still has the capacity to become a top contender in Europe. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson

Dave Rennie predicts bright future for Glasgow Warriors

31 May 2020 David Barnes 5

Australia-bound head coach highlights three youngsters who can lead the way as Warriors look to kick-on next season under Danny Wilson …

Dave Rennie is off to Australia after three years as Glasgow Warriors head coach. Image: ©Craig Watson

Some parting advice as Dave Rennie signs off with mixed emotions

29 May 2020 David Barnes 5

Outgoing Glagsow Warriors head coach is looking forward to getting started with Australia despite disappointment at ‘bullying’ of former CEO …

John Jeffrey's biggest challenge as Chairman of the Scottish Rugby Board during the next 12 months will be to rebuild trust between Murrayfield and the clubs. Image: Dave Rogers - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images

John Jeffrey steps out of the shadows at pivotal moment for Scottish rugby

29 May 2020 David Barnes 4

As Chairman of the Board for the next 12 months, former Scotland great is going to have his work cut out when it comes to rebuilding trust …

Danny Wilson will assume the coach as Glasgow Warriors head coach on 1st June. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Danny Wilson’s arrival as Glasgow Warriors head coach brought forward

26 May 2020 David Barnes Comments Off

Former Scotland forwards coach will take up the reins at Scotstoun on 1st June, which is a month earlier than orginally planned …

John Jeffrey has been appointed interim chair of the Scottish Rugby Board. Image: David Gibson/Fotosport

John Jeffrey appointed interim Chairman of Scottish Rugby Board

25 May 2020 David Barnes 11

1990 Grand Slam winnner will take over from Colin Grassie with immediate effect at a time of significant upheaval in the game …

Mark Dodson says CVC investment is a welcome boost but not a cure to the financial challenges caused by the Covid-19 lockdown. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson

Scottish Rugby faces retrenchment despite £20 million CVC investment, insists Dodson

22 May 2020 David Barnes 26

Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive says that value of deal to sell a stake in the PRO14 was not impacted by Covid-19 crisis …

Tim Swinson has been a Glasgow Warriors stalwart since his arrival at Scotstoun in 2012. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk

Tim Swinson announces retirement

22 May 2020 David Barnes 4

Scotland and Glasgow Warriors star was the driving force behind the formation of RPS, Scotland’s first rugby players’ association …

Leinster are the reigning PRO14 champions. Image: Fotosport/David Gibson

Update: PRO14 sell 28 percent stake to CVC private equity firm

22 May 2020 David Barnes 8

Deal is worth “north of £20 million” to Scottish Rugby and governing body “has no immediate plans for the allocation of funds” …

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm hopes to play fixture catch-up in autumn

20 May 2020 Stuart Bathgate Comments Off

RACHEL Malcolm, like every other player in the country, is waiting patiently to be given the green light to play again. All being well, however, the Scotland captain hopes that she and her team-mates will …