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Contentious issues such as Agenda 3, nondisclosure agreements and financial wizardry have opened a can of worms at Murrayfield, and in a rapidly changing rugby landscape the drama is not always confined to the action on the park.
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Core business including ratification of President and election of Vice-President to be done via video conference on 22n August …
Director of performance rugby Jim Mallinder insists that the developmental value of the programme means that any link-up with England and Wales will be for the Olympics only …
As Scottish Rugby faces a pivotal moment in its history, the Chief Executive has vowed to lead from the front for the benefit of the whole sport …
Murrayfield Chief Executive Mark Dodson says he is hopeful that the PRO14 and Six Nations seasons can be completed before the end of 2020 …
Two motions have been tabled which seek to engender greater openness from Murrayfield and a better balance in the relationship between the Board and the Council …
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 …
1990 Grand Slam winnner will take over from Colin Grassie with immediate effect at a time of significant upheaval in the game …
Scottish Rugby’s Chief Executive says that value of deal to sell a stake in the PRO14 was not impacted by Covid-19 crisis …
Deal is worth “north of £20 million” to Scottish Rugby and governing body “has no immediate plans for the allocation of funds” …
Chief Operating Officer Dominic McKay says shutdown lasting into November would have a ‘profound and significant impact on finances” …
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