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Jim Mallinder shoots the breeze with Edinburgh Managing Director Doug Struth during last month's 1872 Cup match. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Low-key Jim Mallinder looks to balance performance with development

16 June 2021 David Barnes 6

Scottish Rugby’s Director of Performance will fulfil support rather than supervisory role to interim national team head coach Mike Blair this summer …

Pete Horne and Chris Fusaro, seen here about to start socially distanced training at Murrayfield, both gained valuable exposure to the pro game whilst playing for Scotland 7s on their way to becoming key members of the Glasgow Warriors squad during the last decade. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland 7s squad left in limbo but long-term future is assured

30 June 2020 David Barnes 3

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 …

Jim Mallinder gave his first media interview this week after arriving at Murrayfield as Director of Performance Rugby back in January. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Can low key Jim Mallinder make the best of a bad situation?

3 May 2020 David Barnes 3

Closer alignment between the academies and the pro teams is a key part of the SRU’s new Director of Performance Rugby’s vision …

Jim Mallinder took over as Director of Performance Rugby in January. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Jim Mallinder says Leinster must win the PRO14 title on the pitch

29 April 2020 David Barnes 1

Scottish Rugby’s recently appointed Director of Performance Rugby has had an eventful first few months in the job …

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Scottish Rugby confirm Jim Mallinder as new Director of Performance Rugby

23 August 2019 David Barnes 2

SCOTTISH RUGBY has confirmed that Jim Mallinder is to become the Director of Performance Rugby charged with leading the organisation’s performance department “from the newly created Super6 competition for part-time professional club teams through to …

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Jim Mallinder set to be named SRU Director of Performance Rugby

23 August 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on Jim Mallinder set to be named SRU Director of Performance Rugby

Former Northampton Saints chief will be unveiled later today according to report in The Daily Telegraph …

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