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Johnnie Walker becomes the ‘Official Whisky Partner of Scottish Rugby’

25 June 2019 David Barnes 1

Three-year partnership will become the house pour at Scotland home matches and will work with Scottish Rugby to promote both brands overseas …

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Liverpool and Napoli to meet in Murrayfield friendly

6 June 2019 Stuart Bathgate 3

European champions to meet Italians as part of pre-season preparations …

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Scottish Rugby buy stake in Old Glory DC based in Washington USA

28 March 2019 David Barnes 1

Deal will involve a combination of financial and rugby support in return for a foothold in the valuable American sports market …

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Douglas Struth appointed Managing Director at Edinburgh

27 March 2019 David Barnes 1

SRU Head of Legal will shift roles to take up key position with capital club …

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David Johnston long read: ‘They have been caught with their pants down but are now behaving like emperors’

9 October 2018 David Johnston Comments Off on David Johnston long read: ‘They have been caught with their pants down but are now behaving like emperors’

A positive response may be happening behind the scenes but there needs to be greater transparency …

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Keith Russell: ‘It is so disappointing to realise that the guys at the top are not good guys and do not represent the values and culture of rugby’

10 June 2018 David Barnes 4

He was warned that he was taking on a poisoned chalice but Keith Russell believed in the dream of making rugby the people’s sport in Scotland …

An artist's impression of the venue Edinburgh and the SRU propose to build on the back pitches at Murrayfield ahead of the start of the 2019-20 season
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Unveiled: Edinburgh Rugby’s plans to go back to the future

31 May 2018 David Barnes Comments Off on Unveiled: Edinburgh Rugby’s plans to go back to the future

Managing director Jon Petrie and SRU chief operating officer Dominic McKay explained their vision for Edinburgh’s future which includes a custom-built stadium …

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Football fans invited to tour Murrayfield ahead of decision on Hampden future

25 April 2018 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on Football fans invited to tour Murrayfield ahead of decision on Hampden future

The Scottish Rugby Union are inviting 100 football fans to Murrayfield to assess the famous ground’s suitability for hosting the round ball game ahead of decision on future use of Hampden …

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Scottish Rugby extends sponsorship deal with BT

6 September 2017 David Barnes Comments Off on Scottish Rugby extends sponsorship deal with BT

SCOTTISH RUGBY today announced that it has extended its partnership with BT for a further three years running from June 2018. This means that broadcast and telecommunications giants will retain the naming rights to the …

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RANKIN AND BRADBURY APPOINTED TO GOVERNING BODIES

5 April 2016 David Barnes Comments Off on RANKIN AND BRADBURY APPOINTED TO GOVERNING BODIES

SCOTTISH RUGBY has appointed a new representatives to each of the Rugby Europe and the Celtic Rugby Limited boards. Scottish Rugby Council member, Dee Bradbury joins Rugby Europe, the European Governing body for the sport, …

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