Scottish Rugby Union

Governing body of rugby union in Scotland

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The Scottish Rugby Union is the governing body of rugby union in Scotland. Now marketed as Scottish Rugby, it is the second oldest Rugby Union, having been founded in 1873. The SRU oversees the national league system, known as the Scottish League Championship, and the Scottish National teams. The SRU is headed by the President and Chairman, with Mark Dodson acting as the Chief Executive Officer. Dee Bradbury became the first female president of a Tier 1 rugby nation upon her appointment on 4 August 2018.

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Scottish Rugby scraps Super 6 club competition Scottish Rugby is to scrap its Super 6 club series and reinstate a national "A-team" as part of a comprehensive restructure of the professional game. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2024
'Streetfighter Dodson's legacy is one of light & shade' BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English analyses the legacy of Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson, who will step down this summer. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2024
Dodson to step down as Scottish Rugby chief exec Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson is to step down from his role this summer. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024

Scottish Rugby admits it 'let down' family of player who died aged 26 Scottish Rugby has apologised for its handling of the death of former international player Siobhan Cattigan, saying it had "let down" her family. Sky News - Published on November 18, 2023
Scottish Rugby admit they 'let down' Cattigan family Scottish Rugby have apologised "wholeheartedly" and say they "let down" the family of former international Siobhan Cattigan. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2023
Scotland's Hogg announces immediate retirement Stuart Hogg announces his immediate retirement, Scottish Rugby announce. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2023

'This is a crucial decision' - Dodson on Townsend Coach Gregor Townsend will only be offered a new deal if SRU chief Mark Dodson is convinced he can take Scotland to another level. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2023
Cattigan family criticise SRU for failure to meet The parents of Siobhan Cattigan criticise the Scottish Rugby Union for not meeting the MSP investigating the death of the Scotland forward after two serious concussions. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2023
Scottish Rugby bars trans women from contact versions of women's game Scottish Rugby takes a "safety first" approach and opts to change its rules to ban transgender women from competing in contact versions of the women's game. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2023
Scottish Rugby announces pro contracts for 28 women Scottish Rugby announce 11-month professional contracts for 28 female players. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2022