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John Jeffrey departs role as Chair of Scottish Rugby Ltd with immediate effect

20 April 2023 David Barnes 21

Former Scotland international flanker says he plans to focus on his new role as Vice-Chair of World Rugby …

John Jeffrey (Chair of the Scottish Rugby Limited Board) and Mark Dodson (Scottish Rugby Chief Executive Officer). image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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John Jeffrey to stay on Board for three more years after stepping down as Chair next summer

6 December 2022 David Barnes 17

Lorne Crerar gives an update on progress of his Custodian Board since new governance structure launched at the start of November …

Professor Lorne Crerar will be the interim chair of the new company limited by guarantee which has been set-up to oversee Scottish Rugby
News

New SRU governance structure is approved by overwhelming majority

28 September 2022 David Barnes 7

Professor Lorne Crerar CBE will be interim Chair of the new company limited by guarantee …

Mark Dodson has extended his contract as CEO of Scottish Rugby until 2025. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Mark Dodson’s contract extended to June 2025

23 June 2022 David Barnes 36

Scottish Rugby Board unanimously agree to new deal …

Glasgow Hawks versus Jed-Forest. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Updated: Clubs given option to postpone this weekend’s matches

4 January 2022 David Barnes 1

They can still train and play as long as they ensure any activity is in line with current Return to Rugby measures and Scottish Government guidance …

Colin Rigby will look to be a pied piper for Scottish Rugby after his election as Vice President of the Scottish Rugby Union. Image: Twitter
Clubland

SRU AGM: Colin Rigby elected Vice President and Ian Barr ascends to top job

15 August 2020 David Barnes 4

Stewart’s Melville man defeats Keith Wallace of Haddington by 112 votes to 97, while Royal High become a full member club …

Murrayfield Stadium will be lying empty this weekend with the SRU AGM being held by video conference. image: FOTOSPORT/DAVID GIBSON
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AGM could define rules of engagement as we face an uncertain future

14 August 2020 David Barnes 4

Video conference format is far from ideal and clubs have other things on their mind, but significance of the meeting should not be underestimated …

Colin Rigby [left] and Keith Wallace [right] are standing for election as Vice President of the Scottish Rugby Union at next month's AGM.
Clubland

10 tough questions for the SRU’s Vice-Presidential candidates – part two

22 July 2020 David Barnes 1

Colin Rigby and Keith Wallace discuss governance, playing numbers, support for the women’s game and their long-term vision for the sport in this country …

Keith Wallace [left] and Colin Rigby [right] are standing for election as Vice President of the Scottish Rugby Union at next month's AGM.
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10 tough questions for the SRU’s Vice-Presidential candidates – part one

21 July 2020 The Offside Line Team 2

Colin Rigby and Keith Wallace tell The Offside Line why they are the right choice to take on one of the most important jobs in Scottish Rugby …

Dee Bradbury is set to step down as President at August's AGM, with Ian Barr stepping into the hot-seat from the Vice-President role. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Colin Rigby and Keith Wallace stand for SRU Vice-Presidency

2 June 2020 David Barnes 5

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 …

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