It was heartening to see the announcements from the First Minister yesterday as we move into Phase 2. detailed analysis, leveraging our unique data to provide independent advice. Following the success of this webinar, Rugby Development plan to host webinars after every key Government announcement to maintain alignment within the rugby community, with another webinar scheduled for today at 3pm – registration link at Also, to increase our reach across the wider rugby community, the group established a brand-new newsletter, The focus of the TMG has also been on the Return to Events sub-group work.
This will include all the information the clubs need to support them through the various Government phases over the coming weeks and months.Director of Rugby Development Sheila Begbie and the respective sub-groups have done a tremendous job here and we look forward to sharing this as soon as we are able to do so and the timeframes are signed off by the Scottish Government.There will be an update next week on follow up meetings we have with the Government. This is going in the right direction for society as we start to see some movement in the easing of lockdown. providing the most accurate data and analysis on media rights deals. As always, you can also browse the Scottish Rugby Fan Zone for content from all of our teams including interviews, image galleries, podcasts, highlights and more. Analysis, case studies and reports on best-practice business strategies used by the top It was noted that significant and detailed work is also on-going, at a pace, to review the considerable financial impacts on Scottish Rugby and the game in Scotland at all levels in respect of COVID-19.Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government, has praised the Scottish rugby community for their ongoing efforts as the country works together to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.Leitch took the time to praise those involved in rugby in Scotland and asked for more of the same.Scottish Rugby has determined the current (2019/20) domestic season will not be recommenced, and that the suspension of all rugby remains in place until further notice.The suspension of the 2019/20 season of the Guinness PRO14 is now on an indefinite basis due to the COVID-19 outbreak.Scottish Rugby has today (Sunday 15 March) launched a significant new funding support initiative.A new £500,000 Club Hardship Fund (CHF) will offer financial assistance to grassroots clubs facing cashflow and immediate financial challenges through the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19).Designed to help clubs through the period of uncertainty created by the Coronavirus outbreak, the CHF would release funds to support identified financial issues caused by a lack of fixtures or pressures on other revenue streams.With a lack of fixtures and reduction on public gatherings clubs may struggle for cash-flow and Scottish Rugby wishes to help and support them.In addition to the £500K Club Hardship Fund, Scottish Rugby is also accelerating its collective club support payments by a month, to April from May, which will in itself exceed £500,000 in funding to ease the financial burden.Wales’ Guinness Six Nations clash with Scotland at Principality Stadium in Cardiff has been postponed.Scottish Rugby has today taken the decision to suspend all rugby in Scotland following the evolving Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation.In light of government restrictions on public gatherings and the resulting pressure on emergency services and healthcare provision, Scottish Rugby has decided that with effect from Sunday 15 March at 6pm there will be a short period without domestic competition (or training) whilst a further assessment can be made.
The team have produced a comprehensive operational plan, furnished with all the relevant health and safety documentation, advocating the concept of physically distanced matches at BT Murrayfield and a proposal for a small pilot event on Saturday 22 August for the PRO14 1872 Edinburgh v Glasgow match.
Topics we will be discussing include grassroots roadmap and our plans to restart the wider event industry through small scale test events.Finally, even as lockdown measures ease ever so slightly, the Scottish Government has launched a public awareness campaign called FACTS – which is designed to help us all remember the things we should be doing as we move into Phase 2.S – Self isolate and book a test if you have symptomsScottish Rugby has announced details of the recipients of its Club Hardship Fund (CHF) with each of the 82 applicant clubs across the country set to benefit from the financial support initiative.The TMG continues to review all aspects of the challenges facing us as Scottish Rugby and sport in general. We had a positive discussion around the current COVID-19 situation in Scotland, plans for the season ahead, the Women’s game and the upcoming new Autumn Test campaign. Shop now . This will be in effect up to, and including, 29 March 2020.Sign-up for our newsletter today to receive the latest updates, content and releases from Scottish Rugby.Update your browser to view this website correctly.Scottish Rugby’s Chief Operating Officer, Dominic McKay said: “Scottish Rugby is delighted that a limited number of spectators will be in BT Murrayfield on Friday 28 August to watch the Guinness PRO14 match between Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors. The Scottish Rugby governing body has announced it will provide live streaming on video-sharing website YouTube of four international games, beginning with tonight’s match between Scotland A and England Saxons.The matches are being delivered through a new partnership between SRU, English counterpart the Rugby Football Union, banking group RBS and production company QuipuTV, which will film the games.Also featured live on Scottish Rugby’s YouTube channel will be Scotland under-20 matches against England on February 7 and France on March 7, along with the women’s international between Scotland and England on February 9.Scottish Rugby director of commercial operations, communications and public affairs Dominic McKay said: “We're always looking to innovatively engage with our supporters and this is a new way for us to broadcast our matches globally. Browse the Scottish Rugby Training and Travel Range for tops, shorts, t-shirts and the activewear that you can see your Scotland teams wearing on the training pitch and whilst travelling. Shop online. that Further guidance on this will be communicated next week. Scottish Rugby has been providing regular updates to clubs, supporters, sponsors and partners during this period of uncertainty with COVID-19. companies.
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