Clubland
John Jeffrey given Chairman role until June 2023
General Counsel Robert Howat is replaced by head of HR Shona Bell …
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Features
Why does the SRU have a lawyer instead of a Director of Rugby on its Board?
Keith Russell, the former Director of Domestic Rugby, says endless reviews are delaying meaningful change in Scottish Rugby …
News
Annual Report: Money makes the world go round but players are the game
Welcome increase in revenue – but lack of clarity on player numbers remains a serious cause for concern …
Clubland
Premiership and National One clubs agree against ‘playing down’ of Super 6 players
Major bone of contention appears to have been resolved amicably just five days after stormy SGM meeting …
Clubland
Long Read: SGM was a new low in SRU governance
Clubs were treated with contempt at last Friday night’s meeting to determine the national league structure after the launch of Super 6 …
Opinion
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 …
News
Board and Council consider Lesley Thomson’s report – but no public update
Use of non-disclosure agreements for departing staff has been focus of investigation …
Features
David Johnston column: Reviews welcome but must deliver on NDAs and governance
AGM offered hope that SRU hierarchy want to deal with fall-out from Russell-gate properly, but proof will be in the pudding …
Clubland
SRU send Wanderers on their way – despite club’s significant investment in Murrayfield estate
Investment in the national stadium complex counts for nothing as far as governing body are concerned …
Clubland
Johnston calls for full and independent review of SRU governance
Grand Slam hero was an independent member of the Dunlop panel which drafted the current constitution …