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Scottish Rugby Chair John McGuigan and Chief Executive Mark Dodson each spoke at Saturday morning's AGM. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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AGM: making sure Murrayfield campus delivers to potential is key to Scottish Rugby’s future

19 November 2023 David Barnes 33

“The lack of hospitality here compared to, say, Twickenham or even the Millennium Stadium, reduces our ability to be able to charge more for not just a ticket but price points for hospitality.” …

Mark Dodson during the Scottish Rugby AGM at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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AGM: ‘No excuses’ for Scotland’s early World Cup exit but review will be internal

18 November 2023 David Barnes 22

SCOTTISH RUGBY chief executive Mark Dodson admits there is “no excuses” for Scotland’s World Cup pool stage exit, but the review of Scotland’s performance in France will be internal as was the case after the team’s early …

Scottish Rugby Chief Executive Mark Dodson was paid £676k in the last financial year. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Analysis: Scottish Rugby’s £10.5m loss – it’s worse than you think

17 November 2023 The Offside Line Team 35

The present financial model is unsustainable and the attempt to camouflage reality and whitewash its consequences in the 2023 Annual Report is both an insult to the member clubs and a serious threat to the revised governance structure.
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Murrayfield Stadium - the home of Scottish Rugby. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scottish Rugby reports a £10.5m deficit in Annual Report

6 November 2023 David Barnes 47

“We are fortunate to have the ability to invest our private equity income to underpin key strategic areas and while our deficit cannot be ignored I have confidence in the Scottish Rugby Limited Board to be assessing our financial position and acting accordingly.” …

Ruth Davidson has joined the Scottish Rugby Limited operational Board
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Ruth Davidson joins Scottish Rugby’s operational Board

6 July 2023 David Barnes 66

Mike Soutar also appointed as a Non-Executive Director …

John McGuigan has been appointed Chair of Scottish Rugby Limited. Image: Scottish Rugby
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John McGuigan appointed as Chair of Scottish Rugby Limited

17 May 2023 David Barnes 6

Former Customer Director at Phoenix Group fills position vacated by sudden resignation of John Jeffrey last month …

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That was the month that was: April 2023

1 May 2023 Colin Renton 1

Fists sly in the MLR, Cowan Dickie misses medical after drinking binge and Brok Harris proves age is just a number …

Gregor Townsend. ©Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend to be offered two-year contract extension

6 April 2023 David Barnes 42

Warren Gatland was sounded out about taking on the job …

Scottish Rugby Chief Executive Mark Dodson. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Mark Dodson says he needs to be convinced that Gregor Townsend is ‘the right voice’ to take Scotland forward

4 April 2023 Stuart Bathgate 29

MARK Dodson has insisted that Gregor Townsend will only be offered a new deal  if he is convinced that the head coach can continue to make progress with the national team. Speaking on the BBC …

Steve Diamond has been appointed lead rugby consultant for Edinburgh until the end of the season. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Steve Diamond answers Edinburgh’s call

10 March 2023 David Barnes 6

Former Worcester Warriors and Sale Sharks director of rugby is to be ‘lead rugby consultant’ for capital club until end of season …

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