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Siobhan Cattigan playing for Scotland against Italy in April 2021. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International Women

Family of Siobhan Cattigan respond to John McGuigan apology

21 November 2023 David Barnes 7

“We are extremely grateful that he has acted with integrity, humanity and decency, reaching out to us from an organisation that had previously treated Siobhan’s memory shamefully.” …

Scottish Rugby Chair John McGuigan. Image: Craig Watson
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SRU AGM: Chair John McGuigan issues apology to the family of Siobhan Cattigan

18 November 2023 David Barnes 7

“We let the family down by not directly contacting the family nor visiting after Siobhan’s passing to offer our condolences.” …

Siobhan Cattigan. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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SRU announces completion of Cattigan review – but has yet to share conclusions

21 July 2023 Stuart Bathgate 14

SCOTTISH Rugby announced this morning that it has now received the results of the “fact-finding exercise” that it commissioned to investigate events surrounding the death of Scotland international Siobhan Cattigan. Two of the governing body’s …

Scottish Rugby Chairman John Jeffrey and Chief Executive Mark Dodson. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scottish Rugby Limited could face legal action over handling of sexism claims

10 April 2023 David Barnes 20

Aberdeen Grammar chairman Gordon Thomson says he was “appalled’ by Friday’s press release …

Siobhan Cattigan in action for Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
International Women

SRU Custodian Board issue statement on Siobhan Cattigan case

2 March 2023 David Barnes 2

Professor Lorne Crerar, Chair of the Scottish Rugby Union Board of Custodians, is “comforted by the scope, extent and depth of the fact-finding process to date”

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SRU launch ‘Tell Us’ scheme to combat racism, sexism and homophobia

6 February 2023 Stuart Bathgate 20

“I believe Tell Us shows that our sport is taking steps towards addressing behaviours and attitudes which need to change” – Gemma Fay …

Siobhan Cattigan wad capped 19 times by Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Cattigan family direct a forceful reminder at Scottish Rugby

30 January 2023 David Barnes 13

Failure to meet or openly address issue is “an insult to her memory and heartbreakingly painful” …

Bryan Easson and the Scotland squad in training this [Friday] morning. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland squad seek to clarify their position on RPS tweet controversy

26 August 2022 David Barnes 8

Meanwhile tragic players’ parents issue a statement call for an independent inquiry …

Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland Women’s squad voice support for Bryan Easson and medical staff

18 August 2022 David Barnes 45

Recent reporting of Siobhan Cattigan tragedy does not fairly reflect the environment within the national set-up, says spokesperson …

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Mark Dodson denies need for external inquiry into death of Siobhan Cattigan

13 August 2022 Stuart Bathgate 14

Scottish Rugby chief executive insists he has confidence in Scotland head coach Bryan Easson in wake of Sunday Times allegations …

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