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record turnover reduced average debt to Contents £57.2M 63% £2.4M up 11.3% Income growth down £2.8M President’s Welcome | Rob Flockhart 4 since 2011 Chairman’s Review | Colin Grassie 6 rd Chief Executive’s Report | Mark Dodson 8 £1.8M £1.6M 3 Chief Operating Officer’s Report | Dominic McKay 10 surplus distributed over past position finish in the 14 4 years through NatWest 6 Nations Scotland Women & Women 7s 16 Club Sustainability Fund Scotland 7s 18

Scotland U20 & Age-grades 20 1,836 553,969 2,626 Warriors 22 coaches attended fans passed through games played Technical Blueprint Scottish Rugby’s turnstiles in Mitsubishi Motors Rugby 24 workshops Youth Conferences BT Sport Academy 26

Training & Education 28 st 1 8 35% Club Rugby 30 win over Ireland and 1st consecutive Scotland more Scotland Women & Girls 32 away win in Six Nations in 12 matches sold out Passes sold years for Scotland Women Schools & Youth 34 at BT Murrayfield 20,674 Match Officials 36

Looking After Our People & Players 38 15 224 Strategic Report 44 Scotland debuts Women & Girls teams Governance & Board Report 45

in 11 Tests up 4% Independent Auditor’s Report 54

Scottish Rugby Financial Statements 56 BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh EH12 5PJ 85% 25,000 141% Principal Accounting Policies 58 Tel: 0131 346 5000 more Scotland Supporters fans attended increase in attendances scottishrugby.org | @scotlandteam Silver Saturday at Scotland Women Club members 3,971 Primary Statements 61 All information correct at time of & Under 20 fixtures from 27 countries going to print on 23 July 2018. Notes 66 To download a copy please visit Five Year Summary 75 scottishrugby.org/annualreport 43M 8.9M 7.1M Commentary on the Financial Statements 76 watched Scotland play viewers watched fans engaged with in the NatWest 6 Nations the Autumn Tests series Scottish Rugby’s social in 181 countries media platforms during around the world up 42% weekend 4 5 President’s Welcome I would like to thank all those who play a part in ensuring grassroots rugby 42 flourishes. The hard work and enthusiasm of the volunteers, match officials, conferences £13.6M coaches and players is central to the success of rugby in Scotland. S c invested in Club Support h New o & Development in past 5 years M Level 1 From club pitches to the international o 463 l it stage, our rugby community brings s s match & u b Officials Y people together to contribute to and o is u h t i M 16% enjoy our sport. h otors Glasgow University Co increase Over nferences celebrate winning the I am pleased to report that the Mitsubishi Over BT Women’s Shield Motors UK Schools & Youth Conference 6,200 programme has been the most successful domestic 2,600 appointments conference season yet. There was an ‘Silver Saturday’ at BT Murrayfield 279 qualified schools & increase in fixtures played and more showcased the most talented players in 2,626 clubs games played boys and girls participated in regular the men’s and women’s game across all levels. Melrose won the BT Cup and 59 competitive rugby across Scotland. appointments Hillhead/Jordanhill lifted the Sarah On the international stage, Scotland to professional Beaney Cup. I believe that Silver Saturday inab sta ilit fixtures had a strong showing in the November u y was one of the most memorable days S F b u tests, beating Samoa and and n u BT Cup Finals Day Scottish Rugby has ever enjoyed. l d coming close against the All Blacks. C Three wins in the NatWest 6 Nations The Club Awards Dinner celebrated th 43 25k £1.6M awards to supporters meant that Scotland enjoyed a third- the clubs and individuals who have over 4 years 4 season clubs made exceptional contributions to our place finish, before going on to record Women & game. This included Hamilton, who were victories over Canada and Argentina on Girls Teams the Summer Tour. named BT Club of the Season for their 224 commitment to sustainability and all- I would like to take this opportunity to round rugby development during their Up thank Scotland Head Coach, Gregor close-fought promotion campaign. 4% Townsend, and his team, for the positive Scotland Club XV Congratulations to BT Women’s Club of impact they have made in his first year. the Season, Oban Lorne, whose National Clubs represented from

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The Board has made good progress in a number of areas this year and I would like to thank my fellow Board members for their support and expertise. In particular, I would like to pay tribute to Rob Flockhart, who reaches the end of his tenure as Scottish Rugby President this summer, and who has worked tirelessly to develop our sport.

Many thanks to Peter Laverie for his contributions to the Board, and to Up Jim Littlefair and Mike Monro who are stepping down having given several £5.8M years of service. I would also like to thank the committees Turnover of the Board on all the work they do. We were pleased to establish the Wellbeing & Inclusion Committee formed in the £57.2M spring of 2018 to focus on our people and associated activities. Our turnover has grown by 63% since Average Debt 2011, and I’m pleased to report that this year’s turnover of £57.2m marks an M increase of £5.8m on the previous year. £2.4 ‘Lights out’ during the pre-match entertainment These results provide financial stability Down by and have been driven by growth in for Scotland v New Zealand. broadcast revenue, as well as hospitality £2.8M and other events at BT Murrayfield. 2018/19 Heineken Champions Cup. Rugby makes an important contribution We are continuing to investigate Congratulations go to Glasgow Warriors to Scottish society, from community ways to diversify our revenue streams Head Coach and Edinburgh and health benefits to the positive through globalising the Scottish Rugby The Scotland team continue to improve Rugby Head Coach in commercial impact and ability to brand with a focus on the Asian and and their preparations for Rugby World their inaugural seasons in Scotland. help raise Scotland’s profile and US markets, as well as strengthening our enhance its reputation overseas. Cup 2019 under Head Coach Gregor In the domestic game, Scottish Rugby existing strategic alliance with Nagasaki We continue to build our strong and Townsend and his team are well aims to improve the sustainability and Expenditure in Japan. deepening relationship with the Scottish underway. The support the national quality of the club game through Government. We have also enjoyed dialogue team has enjoyed is tremendous and at the Agenda 3 initiative. In May we £55.4M and collaboration on a global scale BT Murrayfield we have seen eight sell- announced the six successful Super At Scottish Rugby we take our with our colleagues from other out home games in a row. 6 franchises and we look forward responsibilities very seriously and strive to unions and organisations, working We are also witnessing gains in to working with them ahead of the uphold our values of respect, leadership, together to strengthen the game. performance in the women’s game and competition starting in season 2019/20. achievement, engagement and Our representatives on international Scotland Women made progress this enjoyment in everything we do. rugby bodies have had a very positive Across all ages and levels of our sport, season, winning their first away match in influence on our standing and revenues player welfare remains a priority and this Our very best wishes go out to all in the Surplus over a decade and recording record- this past year. year we introduced our comprehensive rugby community for the season ahead. breaking attendances for their Women’s player support system, Rugby for Life. M who gained the On the pitch, we have high quality Six Nations matches at Stadium. Colin Grassie £1.8 most metres of any player in the coaches, staff and a technical blueprint Child protection and wellbeing is of Our professional clubs in the west and Chairman, Scottish Rugby 2018 NatWest 6 Nations in place that is helping to drive the paramount importance to us and we east both enjoyed success in 2017/18, success of our national teams and are committed to ensuring children and reaching the Guinness PRO14 Final develop our young players. young people enjoy their rugby in a Series and securing their places in the safe environment.

Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 8 Scotland teams around 9 the world Scotland | , , , Chief Executive’s Report Edmonton, Houston, Resistencia Rugby in Scotland is enjoying a resurgence at international and professional Scotland Women & Women 7s | level. The national team, age grades, sevens, women’s teams and pro clubs Colwyn Bay, Dublin, Padua, are experiencing success and competitiveness on the global stage. Scotland U20 | Colwyn Bay, Dublin, Bari, Beziers, Perpignan The support for these teams has never been stronger and we welcomed Scotland 7s | Dubai, , more than half a million fans to our , Hamilton, Las Vegas, international and professional fixtures Vancouver, Hong Kong, this season. We have now enjoyed Gold Coast, Singapore, Our commitment to manage and eight consecutive sell-outs for Scotland , Paris, San Francisco develop the BT matches at BT Murrayfield. and estate continues. In addition to business continuity projects to renew Off the field, turnover is at record levels aging infrastructure, our estates team (£57.2m) and debt is at an historic low I would like to thank is working on enhancements across in the professional era. We are also for his efforts in his first year as Scotland all aspects of our estate to create a working pro-actively towards our long- Head Coach. Working with Assistant world class experience for our players term objective of generating significant Coaches Matt Taylor, Dan McFarland and guests. external investment to secure the future and , Gregor led Scotland to of our game in Scotland. Utilising our facilities, including victory in two out of three Autumn Tests, BT Murrayfield, to generate revenue We are moving forward with Agenda with wins over Samoa and Australia and remains a focus for our team. We 3, a blueprint for sustainable clubs and a narrow loss to the All Blacks. were pleased that our initial bid to will invest into this programme in the Three wins in the NatWest 6 Nations host Scotland football matches was coming years. secured third place, including an historic well-received by the Scottish FA This investment will become evident in Calcutta Cup victory, while Scotland and we believe that football can the structure and pathways it develops won two out of three matches on the benefit from the world-class facilities through an improvement in the standard Summer Tour. We welcome Danny and outstanding atmosphere at of rugby being played at all levels. Wilson (Assistant Coach) and Shaun BT Murrayfield. Wane (High Performance Coach) to the is an important component This summer we announced that national coaching set-up for next season of our Agenda 3 initiative and we This season saw more opportunities for our talented young players with the work of a planning application had been and RWC 2019. were pleased to announce the six the clubs and schools, along with four regional BT Sport Academies, coming to the submitted to install a new playing franchises that will form the new Super 6 We continue to build our brand on the fore with regional matches taking place at all levels from U16 to U20 for the first time. venue in the grounds of BT Murrayfield. competition starting in season 2019/20. global stage and find ourselves in a At international level the increased standard and level of competition for places was The flexible development would Franchises were awarded to , strong position as we head into the 2019 evidenced with the introduction at U16 of a third team. provide a new home for Edinburgh Rugby and will have a capacity of Boroughmuir, Heriot’s, Melrose, Stirling where we will meet Under new Head Coach Richard Cockerill, Edinburgh Rugby achieved a record 15 up to 7,800. We are also looking at County and Watsonians. hosts Japan in the pool stages. We are victories to reach the Guinness PRO14 quarter-finals for the first time in the team’s working closely with Japan RFU and options to potentially increase the The six successful applications will history. Dave Rennie took over as Head Coach at Glasgow Warriors and the team the city of Nagasaki, who will host our capacity of to help us achieve our ambition to drive made it to the Guinness PRO14 semi-final. Both teams have secured their place in next Scotland holding camp. allow more Glasgow Warriors fans to performance at the top of the club season’s Heineken Champions Cup and will take Scottish rugby to a wider audience. enjoy the match-day experience. game in Scotland and also create Having been fully involved in the I am fortunate to lead a talented strong, sustainable franchises in their development of World Rugby’s new workforce who are committed to own right. global season, we look forward to the takes aim, developing rugby at all levels of the return of Scotland playing summer test- Scotland v France, We are creating a new structure for game. We are working hard to ensure match series against the best teams in Natwest 6 Nations domestic rugby, and our new Rugby the future of the sport is both successful the southern hemisphere from 2020. Development team will consult with and sustainable. clubs and schools in the coming months. Scotland Women made gains in both To everyone involved in rugby across performance and support, with a first- This year we launched our comprehensive Scotland, all the best for the season. ever win against Ireland in the Six Nations player support programme, Rugby for Life. We look forward to working together to and record crowds for their home games ensure our sport continues to thrive. We are proud of the world-class medical at Scotstoun. Caption support we provide and our objective is to match that with care for the Mark Dodson individual’s mental health and personal Chief Executive, Scottish Rugby circumstances.

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Commercial success is vital in order to develop rugby in Scotland, from the grassroots game to the international stage. This season our turnover reached a record £57.2 million - building on growth from the previous seasons.

Scottish Rugby total crowds: 553,969 This increase in turnover has been enhanced by a growing fan base for rugby in Scotland and in 2017/18 we welcomed Up more than 550,000 fans to our international and professional rugby games. 11.3% Scottish Rugby announced a significant multi-year, seven–figure contract extension with Tennent’s Lager in June 2018. The new partnership agreement will see Tennent’s continue its relationship with the Scotland national team, It was the best season ever in terms of Scotland the country’s two professional sides, alongside the additional title sponsorship of the Scottish domestic leagues, crowds with 335,720 fans, surpassing last year’s Turnover growing its focus and investment on helping to develop rugby at a grassroots level. record-breaking crowds despite hosting fewer games (five as opposed to last season’s six). Scottish Rugby has been instrumental in We are delighted that a number of With three sell-outs, the 2017 Autumn £57.2M driving forward the development of the sponsors have chosen to continue +3 Tests were the most successful yet for the Guinness PRO12 and we were pleased their partnerships with Scottish Rugby. years national team, a trend that continued to see the league expand this season to into the NatWest 6 Nations and meant become the Guinness PRO14. Bringing Our principal partner BT have extended their agreement for Other £18.9M that the Scotland v England match in two quality teams from a further three years, until 2021. become the eighth consecutive sell-out is a significant step towards creating at BT Murrayfield. the world’s top club competition, as Tennent’s Lager will continue as a well as opening up new commercial We saw a 141% increase on the partner for a further five years to 2023, opportunities and revenue for our clubs. combined attendance at Scotland £15.2M including additional title sponsorship of Broadcast We are working hard to bring a future Women and Scotland U20’s home Six the domestic leagues. Guinness have Guinness PRO14 Final to Scotland. Nations games, rising from 4,679 at 2017’s also renewed their partnership until 2021. Scotland U20 double-headers to 11,291 this year when Away from rugby, BT Murrayfield is now We welcomed two new sponsors during the teams played at separate venues. £12.3M well-established as a concert venue for the past season – Roseberry Tailoring 5,221 some of the world’s biggest music acts. Demand for Season Passes continues who became our Official Formalwear Scotland Women Ticketing to rise with record numbers selling for Our family of sponsors continues to Partner and iPRO, who are now our Scotland. All 14 Glasgow Warriors games grow with a diverse range of brands Preferred Isotonic Sports Drink Partner. 6,070 at Scotstoun sold out while Edinburgh who assist in enhancing the match- Our Scotland Business Club remains full Silver Saturday Rugby hosted the record-breaking Silver £10.8M day experience, including our principal with 20 members. Saturday which combined BT Cup Finals partners BT and Macron. Day with the third instalment of the 1872 Commercial 25,353 Cup and welcomed over 25,000 visitors. Once again Macron created wide Edinburgh Rugby ranges of Scotland, Edinburgh Rugby 35% and Glasgow Warriors branded increase merchandise which were popular with 76,042 watched Scotland Not only are more fans flocking supporters, generating sales volumes Glasgow Warriors 4.1m v the All Blacks to Scottish Rugby events than fans which showed good growth on the ever before, our broadcast reach previous season’s levels. 105,563 continues to grow with Scotland fans watched territories Highest number Mitsubishi Motors and Scottish games broadcast to millions of Scotland in 181 worldwide of Scotland Season Scotland Passes sold Rugby launched a new Kit 4 Clubs fans worldwide and hundreds of scheme to provide rugby clubs thousands of fans interacting with watched Scotland’s and schools around the country 335,720 43m NatWest 6 Nations 20,674 us daily across social media. fans fans at Rolling with playing kit and equipment to matches 15k in 2016/17 60k Stones concert help develop the game.

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We continue to build our relationships Globalising in other markets, including Singapore Connecting and the USA, where the Scotland team Our Brand played one of their 2018 Summer Tour with Fans matches in Houston, Texas. We have Chief Operating Officer’s Report an excellent partnership with Scottish continues Development International which allows us to work collaboratively on events in locations in which the team are playing.

Scottish Rugby continues to develop Houston its social media channels, engaging Texas 8.1M We continue to develop with a growing number of followers. views s our profile globally, g c r o o strengthening relationships tt y. is hru g b with the aim of delivering long-term commercial growth. #AsOne cros I would like to thank everyone involved se a s so ea cia cr l in making this season’s success possible n m i e % d including our world-class events, retail, 9 ia 1 sponsorship, marketing, ticketing, 262k facilities, media, corporate affairs facebook followers and business services teams as well as 1 e 5 % s those leading the off-field activities for 725k in cre a Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby. total followers While our commercial growth I am proud to lead such a talented team continues to increase, innovating who constantly deliver and innovate for and diversifying our revenue streams Scottish Rugby. 108k remains a priority. Our goal is to instagram Our sponsors, including our principal ensure the game is sustainable at all 85% followers levels and with this in mind we are partners BT and Macron, are integral to 5 2 e The Calcutta Cup match during the increase % as working on a number of different our success and I would like to thank our in cre NatWest 6 Nations gave us some of our international projects. family of sponsors for their support across 17.8k best social media results of the year: all levels of rugby in Scotland. youtube Rugby World Cup 2019 provides 3,971 subscribers Most viewed 4 Most engaged s Scotland Supporters k 2 video: an excellent opportunity for us to 337 r tweet: Dominic McKay Club members twitter % 2.3M e grow the Scottish Rugby brand in SCO v ENG Chief Operating Officer, followers m views ib SCO v ENG in 27 countries o cr highlights Asia. We have been working with 1 re b s Scottish Rugby 9 e su celebrations around the World .7 as Rugby Japan since 2013 and in % incre 334.5k 4.7k retweets 2016 announced a partnership with 17.4k likes views Nagasaki Prefecture. An U16 touring Games live squad, made up of 24 players from Scottish Rugby LIVE was introduced streamed Total Facebook reach 15 Schools of Rugby across Scotland at the 2017 Autumn tests – a branded over Calcutta Cup weekend: U20 Six Nations SCO v FRA will play two games against match-day content collection team. Nagasaki U16s in August. The Scottish Rugby LIVE stage featured BT Cup Final 7,078,916 a live band and pre-promoted player Sarah Beaney Cup Final

Planning is also underway to ensure interviews before matches. that Scotland fans enjoy the best Scottish Varsity Scotland team announcements presenter Jo Wilson was a face of + experience at RWC2019 and our Scottish Rugby LIVE on match-day – streamed live on Facebook then partners are able to make the most conducting live streamed interviews published on YouTube of opportunities. as well as behind the scenes content. Games produced The branded content collection team k 143k ‘As Live’ 47.5 Facebook captured match-days from all angles, YouTube We continue to strengthen our partnership with Nagasaki Prefecture ahead views views gaining exclusive content for Scottish U20 Six Nations SCO v ENG of RWC 2019 and a U16 touring squad will visit Japan in August 2019. Rugby’s channels. BT Premiership Final Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 14 Season 2017/18 15 336 44 Scotland points tries Scotland enjoyed another year of stirring national team performances in front of capacity crowds at every home game and seven Test wins from eleven.

Scotland kicked off the 2017/18 season against Samoa, Head Coach Gregor wins from Townsend’s first home match in charge 7 of the national team. The men in blue 11 posted their highest score against the Pacific Islanders, and their sixth successive home victory since the previous year’s Autumn Tests in an 11-try contest at BT Murrayfield. Scotland, unrelenting from minute A Huw Jones try kept the hosts in the 1 one to 80, then gave a performance contest as they trailed, before scrum-half 2 of immense hunger and desire in the Greig Laidlaw led from the front, kicking 3 second Test but still could not land the six penalties to punish French indiscipline NatWest 6 Nations decisive blow to unseat the number one and win the Test. Scotland finished 3rd team in the world, New Zealand. Then followed the oldest rivalry in Three wins for the second time Stuart Hogg put in a man of the match international rugby, with Scotland since five nations became six performance in a narrow defeat packed aiming for not only their first win over with pride and drama. England since 2008 but also becoming Huw Jones v Australia 101 11 just the second team in 25 games to points tries This was followed up by another stirring inflict defeat on their English opponents. Scotland showing, that saw the home The atmosphere inside BT Murrayfield It took the midway point in the half for Summer Tour. Hooker George Turner side record comfortably their biggest Autumn Tests 2017 was as intense as you’d expect, and the Scotland to build consistent pressure scored a hat-trick of tries after coming win against any of the southern Scotland 44-38 Samoa noise levels were only increased by what and they forced the Italians to concede on for Fraser Brown in the first half, and hemisphere powerhouses to end the was a fantastic first-half performance by three penalties in their own 22, which became the first Scotland player to Scotland 17-22 New Zealand Autumn Tests at BT Murrayfield on a the home side. Scotland kicked to touch each time. touch-down three times since Ally Hogg Scotland 53-24 Australia high of Everest proportions. It was their Tries from and Stuart against Romania in 2007. second successive win against Australia, Huw Jones (2) and Sean Maitland scored Hogg, and Greig Laidlaw conversions, NatWest 6 Nations 2018 the team then ranked third in the world, to give the hosts a 22-6 half-time lead The following week Scotland recorded brought the score to 24-26. Another try Wales 34-7 Scotland and it came by eight tries to four. and though quickly pulled their first ever loss to the USA, by a single apiece saw a final score of 27-29 as a score back for England, ferocious point, in an eventful match in Houston (29- Scotland 32-26 France The sequence of continued Scotland secured a hard-earned bonus Scottish defence and a dominance 30). The national team concluded their Scotland 25-13 England improvements set-up Scotland nicely point and third place in the tournament. at the breakdown ensured a famous 2018 Summer Tour with an emphatic win for the 2018 NatWest 6 Nations, the Ireland 28-8 Scotland victory and the return of the Calcutta Scotland completed the 2017/18 season over Argentina at the Estadio Centenario, tournament will be most remembered Italy 27-29 Scotland Cup to Edinburgh. on tour to Canada, USA and Argentina. taking the victory by 44 points to 15. In for the country’s first victory over The tourists scored seven tries and saw wet conditions, and in front of a packed England in a decade and an excellent Virtually the same side that downed Summer Tour 2018 impressive debuts from four young crowd in Resistencia, the visitors scored comeback against France. Stuart Hogg, England was fielded against unbeaten Canada 10-48 Scotland players as they defeated Canada 48-10 five first-half tries to put the game out of Huw Jones and captain John Barclay all Ireland in Dublin. The big difference USA 30-29 Scotland in Edmonton on the first leg of the 2018 sight by the end of the first 40. played starring roles. between the sides was the conversion Argentina 15-44 Scotland rate of try-scoring opportunities. Scotland didn’t get off to the start Scotland certainly caused the Irish plenty they would have hoped for, as early Phil Burleigh of problems but some errant passing All Autumn Tests scores gave the Welsh a stronghold on Lewis Carmichael and a full season meant they didn’t always go rewarded. the opening game which they never 5 of home games for relinquished. The final day of the 2018 NatWest 6 sell-outs Luke Hamilton the first time Nations produced one of best games 15 Experienced heads Sean Maitland, Chris Harris of the Championship. Scotland caught Scotland Greig Laidlaw, Pete Horne and Ryan Scotland’s NatWest 6 Nations top Italy at their best, with the hosts George Horne Debuts st Wilson were all drafted into the starting 1 Player to make try-scorer, Sean Maitland desperate for a first win. When Tomasso line-up against France. Maitland was Allan scored his second try of the game Darryl Marfo back with a try after 13 minutes but Murray McCallum 100 335,720 after 45 minutes, the Scots were staring tackles Scotland had to fight back from behind Byron McGuigan Total Scotland Attendance down a 24-12 deficit. in a Six Nations thanks to two brilliant individual scores NatWest 6 Nations 134,228 George Turner Championship by France winger Teddy Thomas. Autumn Tests 201,432 Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 16 17

Scotland Women celebrate Scotland Women the win over Ireland Scotland Women had an historic season, winning their first away match for 12 years and recording back-to-back record attendances for Scotland Women’s Six Nations matches at their new home of Scotstoun Stadium.

The team’s home match against England saw 3,278 supporters cheer 6 them on to break the attendance Scotland record set against France earlier in Women’s 7s Grand Prix Debuts the campaign.

Earlier in the season a Scotland Women XV travelled to Madrid to take on 6 1 5 Siobhan Cattigan, Spain, recording a 5-24 victory away Games won lost Nicola Howat from home in preparation for the 2018 Played Mags Lowish Women’s Six Nations. Siobhan McMillan Liz Musgrove Determined performances from Shade Jodie Rettie Munro’s side saw them fall short by a 6 single point in their opening match of 12 academy players players Scotland Women the tournament away to Wales before Season 2017/18 putting in an excellent performance against a powerful French side. The team’s committed effort in the 9 1 4 8 conversions won lost tries second round boosted the crowd at Scotstoun in Scotland’s second home Credit: INPHO/Tommy Dickson Women’s Six Nations - 5th game and the record crowd saw full- First away win in 12 years and time professional, Jade Konkel, score 13 first victory over Ireland in the an early try to add to fellow professional tries Six Nations. Sarah Law’s penalty.

England would go on to win the game Women’s convincingly but the Scots had plenty to Six Nations 2018 build on for their following match. 83 Wales 18-17 Scotland points Travelling to Dublin after the agony Scotland 3-26 France of a last-second defeat to Ireland in Scotland 8-46 England last year’s championship, the team This year the women’s high-performance Ireland 12-14 Scotland delivered on the promise of the earlier department announced the creation Italy 26-12 Scotland rounds. A first-half penalty from Helen of the Scottish Futures U18 and Scottish Nelson gave Scotland the lead at the Futures U20 sides to introduce new break and two second-half tries and training and playing opportunities that some staunch defence saw the team will build on the recent successes in home for a famous victory. developing the next generation of talented female players. Following a period of dogged try-line defence, Chloe Rollie’s interception and length-of-the-field run for the decisive score will live long in the memory of all who saw it. Credit: Adrian Henry Rhona Lloyd in action for Difficult conditions in Italy in the final Scotland against England in the round meant that a second-half Scotland Women 7s Women’s Six Nations fightback wasn’t enough for the side to All Six Nations Last year Scotland Women 7s won promotion from the Trophy and Chloe Rollie games streamed record back-to-back victories but the as a result are participating in the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Series this season. Scotland’s top resolve they showed in scoring twice The squad entered the Cup competition in the knock-out section of the first try-scorer in after the break is testament to the strides LIVE tournament in Marcoussis, Paris, finishing eighth overall and stay on-track to Women’s Six Nations the players in a squad of increasing maintain their position in the Grand Prix in 2018. This will help the players to gain online depth have made. more experience and keep them on course to achieve the strategic aim of 3 22 qualifying for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. tries caps

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r 10 n l It was a transitional season for Scotland 7s with experienced players moving d e on at the end of last season and a new coaching group brought in. S m e a r n ie s To ur Head Coach John Dalziel gave HSBC World Series debuts to Riddell, McFarland & Farndale nine new players across the course of played every tournament the season with a heavy impetus on the development of youth. Core players Dougie and James Johnstone signed With an average squad age of just professional contracts 25, Scotland finished 12th overall on the World Series during a physically challenging season that included the DHL Impact Player of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Tournament: Games and will conclude with the Rugby Glenn Robbie Average age 25 World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. Bryce Fergusson Despite the relative inexperience of the Vancouver Paris squad, Scotland still achieved three Glenn Bryce DHL Impact Player of Top scorer the Tournament Vancouver Cup quarter-final appearances across Jamie Farndale the course of the year and won the Robbie Fergusson DHL Impact Player Challenge Trophy in Canada. 26 tries of the Tournament Paris Scotland recorded some impressive Top scorer Farndale 26 tries victories over the course of the season. A dominant 52-5 win over Canada in Challenge Trophy winners in Vancouver Sydney was one of three times John Challenge Trophy winners in Dalziel’s men scored 50+ plus points. Vancouver

A last-minute Lee Jones try secured 3-time Cup Quarter Finalists 3-time Cup Quarter Finalists victory over England in Hong Kong. Similarly, a late Harvey Elms score and 6th at Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Robbie Fergusson conversion saw played Scotland beat eventual World Series 12th on the HSBC World Rugby Champions South Africa in Paris. 54 Sevens Series There were personal landmarks along the way too. Captain Scott Riddell Scott Riddell Core players Dougie Fife and James became the most capped became the most capped Scotland 19 Johnstone signed professional Scotland 7s player of all time 7s player of all time in Cape Town. In won contracts in Cape Town Vancouver and then Paris, Glenn Bryce and Robbie Fergusson picked up the Scott Riddell, became most capped DHL Impact Player of the Tournament th Commonwealth Scotland 7s player of all time in Cape 6 Games players caps tries awards. Town 60 55 used HSBC Sevens 26 Four individuals have played for both th 12 World Series Scotland 7s and the XV-a-side national team this season and the 7s squad will now Harvey Elms core prepare for the World Cup in California 168 97 13 in action for where they have already automatically tries conversions Scotland Edinburgh qualified for the Round of 16. 4 Rugby BT Sport 9 Average age 1,034 2 Academy World points Series 25 Exiles Debuts 2 Glasgow 5 Warriors Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 20 21 Scotland Age Grades 36 26 75 12 U20 U18 U16 Women Scotland’s age-grade system develops the country’s best male and female Players Players Players U19 7s players while also preparing them for the rigours of the international and Players professional game.

Scotland U20 Although Scotland showed flashes of Scotland U18 Scotland U16 Reds, & Greens Scotland Women U19 7s brilliance in their opening fixture against Following the appointment of former Scotland U18 became the only Three U16 sides competed at the 2018 Scotland Women U19 enjoyed a Italy – with Redpath’s side holding a Scotland international Stevie Scott as unbeaten team at the inaugural U18 Colwyn Bay Rugby Festival against Welsh competitive rugby sevens tournament as 13-7 lead the break – it was to be a Head Coach in November, Scotland U20 Six Nations Festival in Wales, recording regional sides , and they contested the 2017 School Games disappointing opening encounter as the experienced a season of transition while wins over England, France and Ireland. RGC, as well as English side, The Lambs, in in Loughborough. The development Azzurrini scored a last-minute try to win a large proportion of the squad made U18 Head Coach Iain Monaghan got his April. Scotland U16 is an important stage side’s fifth year at the Games, which is by a single point. their international debuts at U20-level. team’s preparations for the tournament in the development of young, ambitious a multi-sport event for British athletes It wasn’t to get any easier for Scotland, underway with a close match against players, with the selected home based of school age, saw them come away The senior age-grade side entered the as they fell short against a slick Argentina Wales at BT Murrayfield (30-32) and a 50 being split into two teams – the Reds with two wins over England North and a U20 Six Nations campaign with a new outfit, who eventually overpowered the behind-closed-doors game against and the Blues, and an additional team draw with England Midlands. The squad look squad, consisting of 24 players young Scots 29-13. In their final fixture, England (0-64), before the squad formed entirely of Scottish Qualified enjoyed a closely fought tournament stepping up to the level for the first Scotland recorded a 35-10 loss against headed to Wales to secure a hat-trick of players – the Greens. scoring 16 tries in the process as they time in their careers. Included in the eventual Championship runners-up wins against top level opposition. took on the UK’s best young players. 28-man squad were 10 players who’d England. progressed through the BT Sport . Scotland faced Ireland in a 9th place U18 Six Nations Festival Colwyn Bay Rugby Festival 2018 School Games semi-final and, with pressure on the Up against strong Welsh and French Scotland U18 32-27 England U18 line, the young side turned on the style. Scotland Greens 19-24 RGC Scotland Women U19 7s v outfits, the age-grade side had a slow After running in six tries, Scotland eased Scotland U18 24-21 France U18 Scotland Greens 14-10 Lambs England North start to their U20 Six Nations campaign to a 45-29 victory, thus securing their Scotland U18 19-17 Ireland before recording a stunning 24-17 Scotland Reds 60-28 Lambs Scotland Women U19 7s v place in next year’s World Rugby U20 victory over England at Myreside. Championship. Scotland Reds 48-22 Ospreys England North Scotland U20 would end their Six Nations Scotland Reds 35-42 RGC Scotland would lose their final match of Scotland Women U19 7s v campaign with losses against Ireland the 2018 tournament - a 9th place play- Scotland Blues 51-0 England Midlands and Italy, but showed plenty of promise off against Georgia - resulting in a 10th Scotland Blues 54-7 RGC for the future. place finish. Scotland Blues 43-19 Lambs Former Scotland Captain, was appointed as Head Coach heading into the World Rugby U20 Championship in France. 18 BT Sport Academy players U20 Six Nations

Wales 36 – 3 Scotland Scotland Women U19 Scotland 19 – 69 France th at the 2017 School Games Scotland U16 in action at Colwyn Bay Scotland 24- 17 England 10 World Rugby U20 Ireland 30 – 25 Scotland Championship Italy 45 – 31 Scotland 16 tries World Rugby 30 tries Rory McMichael, U20 Championship Scotland U20 v Evie Gallacher England U20 Scotland 26-27 Italy Scotland 13-29 Argentina 5 Scotland 10-35 England tries Ireland 29-45 Scotland 227 in points Scotland 31-39 Georgia action for Scotland U18 against England

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Dave Glasgow Warriors Rennie Dave Rennie took charge of the Scotstoun side at the beginning of the 2017/18 season alongside assistants Jason O’Halloran, , Mike Blair 62k and Kenny Murray. 72k followers followers Rennie’s first game as Head Coach was a pre-season game against 22% Saints in Stirling, with 2,532 increase 42k supporters turning out at the home of 6.1k followers Stirling County RFC. subscribers

The inaugural Guinness PRO14 campaign got underway two weeks later and it 183,924 proved to be a happy hunting ground BT Murrayfield for the inaugural Silver social media fans for the men from the west of Scotland. Saturday event, making up the majority of the supporters inside the stadium as The Warriors were unbeaten at Glasgow Warriors Scotstoun for the entirety of the regular the Warriors narrowly lost to their inter- season and off the pitch sold out every city rivals Edinburgh in the final leg of the in 2017/18 home game for the second consecutive . over campaign. It ended in disappointment Four BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy 4 players in with a home defeat to the graduates played their first season as at the Semi-Final stage, however that 5,000 Scotland’s full professionals and three of them won The Warrior Nation show their season tickets sold proved to be another special occasion squad for the their first caps for Scotland. Jamie Bhatti support at Scotstoun Commonwealth for the club, with 10,000 supporters selling wore the Scotland jersey for the first time Games rugby out Scotstoun. in the November fixture against Samoa, 61 players sevens at Gold The Warriors were the first team in the while Matt Fagerson and George Horne Off the pitch, the club’s family of Scotstoun itself also saw a degree of Coast 2018 competition to secure a place in the represented Scotland on the Summer sponsors has continued to grow, with change, with CDM Scotland and Harper Final Series and the club equalled the Tour to USA, Canada and Argentina. SP Energy Networks signing a three-year Macleod sponsoring the East and West 25 represented league record for the number of try Adam Hastings also made his Scotland deal to become the official Community Stands respectively, while a brand new their countries bonus-points as they displayed their debut on the Summer Tour, while George Partner of the Warriors. The deal saw Platinum Business Club area created 4 attacking verve to scintillating effect Horne finished the season as Glasgow’s the SP Energy Networks logo feature on in the leisure centre adjacent to the BT Sport throughout the season. Player and Young Player of the Season. the front of both the home and away stadium proved popular. 21 Scottish Rugby jerseys, with Land Rover and Savills also represented Academy Resounding victories over Munster and Club history was made as The award-nominated SP Energy coming on board as official kit sponsors. Scotland graduates Leinster at Scotstoun delighted the surpassed as Networks Warriors Championship Warrior Nation, as the club racked up Glasgow’s most-capped player, making continued to grow in 2017/18, with 75 SP Energy Networks Warriors an impressive list of contenders for Try of his 178th appearance against Munster teams from 25 schools competing at Championship Launch the Season. in February. Scotstoun for the top prize, while the Warriors Kids Camps and Wee Are The Warriors also enjoyed an unbeaten The squad welcomed back some Warriors Club once again proved a record, home and away, against the familiar faces throughout the 2017/18 Warriors Championship resounding success with 860 kids taking PRO14’s new entrants from South Africa, campaign, with , Niko part in more than 34 days of camps in Nominated for recording a try bonus-point in each Matawalu, DTH van der Merwe and Glasgow, and Perth over the Grassroots Sports Sponsorship of their matches against the Toyota all returning to the club over last 12 months. at UK Sponsorship Awards the course of the past year. Match and . day A ct Winners A host of players have further boosted iv Whilst unable to match last season’s a t the club by committing their futures io Shawlands Academy heroics in the European Rugby n Champions Cup, Rennie’s men did to the Scotstoun side, including club over 93teams George Horne, Glasgow’s produce one of their best performances Captain Ryan Wilson and fellow 75 Player and Young Player of of the season to defeat Aviva Scotland internationals Jonny Gray and 1,000 teams 1,050 the Season Premiership champions 28- Fraser Brown. players players

21 at Scotstoun, with increase and Matt Fagerson both scoring more than 150 from of 200 spectacular long-range tries in an pre-matches 700 350 exhilarating encounter. & 26 half-time 57 boys girls 105,563 clubs & Schools A large number of Glasgow Warriors games Total Glasgow Warriors Attendance supporters travelled to away games at 14 home matches throughout the season, including Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 24 25

Chris Dean and Nathan Fowles celebrate the centre’s last gasp Edinburgh Rugby winner in the 1872 Cup In Head Coach Richard Cockerill’s first season, Edinburgh Rugby achieved 9 New a record number of victories to reach the Guinness PRO14 Final Series and Signings secured a place in next year’s Heineken Champions Cup.

With a new coaching team in place in the form of (Attack John Barclay, , Coach), Calum MacRae (Defence , Juan Pablo Socino, Coach) and Roddy Grant (Assistant , Pietro Ceccarelli, Forwards Coach), Edinburgh’s season Dave Cherry, , got off to the perfect start with impressive Jason Baggott victories away to Cardiff Blues and at Head Coach Richard Cockerill home to Dragons. helped launch the club’s new 47 6 17 Cockerill’s men also made a flying start brand and Main Club Sponsor, players Scotland represented in Europe, running rampant against Principal and Prosper. Debuts Scotland 31k and Russian side Krasny Yar. 47k followers followers unprecedented heights over the Six Our first dedicated community November saw Edinburgh travel to South Nations period. A run of five victories – partner, Miller Homes, stepped Africa on league duty for the first time in 22% including wins over all four Irish provinces up their sponsorship to promote the newly expanded PRO14, facing off increase participation and growth with 19k – elevated the club into a Guinness 2.2k against newcomers Toyota Cheetahs clubs in Edinburgh, the Lothian, followers PRO14 Final Series place. subscribers and Southern Kings. Borders and Fife. Edinburgh’s European journey came to Despite falling short against the The club has also invited over 120 , Sam Hidalgo- an end following the Challenge Cup -based Cheetahs, the Community Heroes to matches Clyne, Dougie Fife, Cornell du Preez 99,561 Quarter-Final defeat to Cardiff Blues, social media fans squad recorded a stirring 48-21 victory throughout the season as thanks for and Fraser McKenzie all became but the squad rallied to record a 52- over the Southern Kings in the work they do. club centurions. 14 victory over Scarlets before hosting to cap off a successful two-week tour. Off the field, Edinburgh achieved Glasgow Warriors in the 1872 Cup Edinburgh have maintained their almost 40% commercial revenue Edinburgh’s dominance in the Challenge decider on Silver Saturday – which saw commitment to the local community, growth, while four new sponsors Cup continued with two further home the historic fixture join BT Cup Finals day Guard of Honour with over 4,000 youngsters attending joined the club - notably Thomas victories over London Irish and Krasny at BT Murrayfield. 15 community competitions held Cook Sport who will provide all team Yar, with the 78-0 win over the Russian at schools and rugby clubs across travel, and from next season, fan Edinburgh battled to a 24-19 win, thus 32 600 side at BT Murrayfield the largest winning clubs Kids the city. travel to away games. securing the 1872 Cup, Champions margin in the club’s history. Cup rugby for the 2018/19 season and took part throughout the season Following the conclusion of the 2017/18 Ten new members joined the The club’s attention then turned to a Semi-Final Qualifier away to four-times season Edinburgh launched a new Edinburgh Business Club to take the the 1872 Cup derbies. A last-minute try league champions Munster brand identity which the club felt better membership to over 50 corporate from saw the team record reflected the city’s long and proud rugby members, with all existing businesses Despite pushing the Irish side to the a dramatic 18-17 victory over Glasgow, heritage, whilst signalling a new chapter renewing their membership for the last play in an enthralling contest at with the home side spending 75 minutes for the club in the modern game. A new 2018/19 season. , Edinburgh’s PRO14 of the match down to only 14 men. club badge was designed alongside season came to a conclusion. colours that were first adorned by the In a battle for Pool 4 supremacy, On the international stage, six Edinburgh world-famous players that represented 4 10 Edinburgh faced off against reigning new new Business players made their Scotland debut whilst the city’s district side. sponsors Club Members Challenge Cup champions Stade Our Community a further 11 added to their international Francais and despite losing 17-10 at Scottish Rugby announced it had honours. 15 Edinburgh Rugby Community Stade Jean Bouin, the club topped the applied for planning permission to install Competitions with over 4,000 group and were drawn against Cardiff The 2017/18 season also saw 11 players a new playing venue in the grounds of BT youngsters attending Blues in a home Quarter-Final. make their club debuts, including former Murrayfield, which will have a capacity Scotland U20 trio , Darcy 12 Large scale community events of up to 7,800. The development is After switching several home fixtures Stuart McInally was named Graham and Callum Hunter-Hill. reaching over 20,000 people intended to be the new home of over winter from Myreside to BT Edinburgh’s Player of the Season and Edinburgh and will be located on a Murrayfield due to adverse weather, the 120 Community Heroes invited to was named Scotland captain for the section of land currently used as training club announced that it would return to matches 2018 summer tour to the Americas pitches. The club will play its home the national stadium for the remainder matches on the international pitch at of the season. 76,042 BT Murrayfield for the coming 2018/19 Despite having several key members Total Edinburgh Attendance season, with the aim of commencing (not including Silver Saturday) 40% of the squad on international the 2019/20 campaign in the new commercial Average per game 5,069 duty, Edinburgh’s league form hit purpose-built venue. growth Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 26 27

A further 36 individuals played for Former BT Sport Scottish Rugby BT Sport Academy Scotland age-grade and club Academy Players capped for international sides during the season Scotland The BT Sport Academy entered its third full season and the focus remained on developing, delivering and monitoring and three competed for Scotland 7s on Jamie Bhatti individual programmes for selected players who are based at one of four regional centres in Caledonia, Glasgow & the the HSBC Sevens World Series. West, the Borders & East Lothian and Edinburgh. Lewis Carmichael 6 Each of the Academies continued to find Matt Fagerson Scotland A total of 95 players were selected for regional solutions to regional problems George Horne Debuts Academy intake for the 2017/18 season. but all were driven by the national Blair Kinghorn This was made up of 33 contracted framework and three key pillars of Murray McCallum Stage 3 players and 62 supported Stage player development - high performance 1 and 2 players. behaviours, rugby and athletic capacity. Going Pro in 2017/18 Four female players were contracted Additional support and expertise for Cameron Fenton for the season and a total of 19 were 4 players continued to be provided by included within the overall numbers. Regional Luke Crosbie bases our partnership with the Archie Erskine All of these players continued to play Institute of Sport around performance 6 Jason Baggott Edinburgh regularly for their school or club as a key lifestyle, performance psychology and George Taylor Rugby part of their individual development. performance nutrition. Charlie Shiel The male Stage 3 players also trained The partnership with the Royal Marine and played with either Glasgow Warriors Commandos saw the delivery of two or Edinburgh Rugby, with a total of seven camps for selected male and female 4 individuals playing competitively for the Matt Fagerson players by the RM Commandos. The focus Glasgow pro teams during the season. Adam Nicol Academy was on developing high performance Warriors players 40 Robbie Nairn To further enhance the opportunities for 25 clubs & and leadership behaviours, focusing on full-time linked to Bruce Flockhart the players, partnerships were developed staff schools self-reliance, work ethic, engagement, in France. Lille Metropole Rugby Club commitment, analysis, goal setting and East v West Villeneuve (LMRC), one of the top resilience. These proved to be extremely The flagship U16, U18 and U20 Ross McCann 2 women’s clubs, provided an increased beneficial for all involved. Continuing the success of previous programmes saw a series of fixtures years, the combined East (Edinburgh/ Josh Henderson Scotland level of rugby and opportunity for three Sevens played across the country in July and Another exciting development was the the Borders) v West (Caledonia/Glasgow of our Stage 3 female players, Jade August, culminating in the finals day at opportunity for our Stage 3 players to & the West) programmes continued. Konkel, Lisa Thomson and Chloe Rollie. BT Murrayfield. take part in a job swap at BT’s Edinburgh More than 200 players featured in the The wider Scottish Rugby partnership HQ. Demonstrations and workshops led seven games at Scotstoun, with Stade Nicois provided new on and At East and West levels, the matches for by BT apprentices and senior managers and the National Performance Centre, off-field challenges and development for U16, U18, U20 and women continued . A cross-border U18 East and nt Iden gave the players an insight into the ale tifi T athwa ca two of our male Stage 3 players, Bruce and the best players from the four West competition against Welsh regions 95 y l P y t range of careers and the opportunities rl a Se io Academy a c s n Flockhart and Josh Henderson. regions teamed up to provide a high was introduced which saw both of our E o s L i available, and also encouraged them to Players o standard of rugby and help bridge the teams play against two Welsh sides d n consider their continued development n s

Through regional early talent a gap towards international programmes. indoors at Oriam in February. identification and development local as a person as well as a player. 850 Once again, the U20s match took place boys & girls pathway sessions, circa 850 male and 19 indoors at Oriam, whilst a further positive Female U female U14, U15 and U16 players were 14 16 addition saw a cross border competition Players , U15, U given opportunities to better understand at U18 level where our East and West the requirements of being a developing teams played against two Welsh teams rugby player through on-field coaching st v Wes indoors at Oriam in February. 13 Ea t and off-field education sessions. Scotland All of these representative matches Women Building on previous seasons, the regional provided great opportunities for series of matches were expanded to 196 n coaches, managers and support staff U players e include U17 and U19 levels, thus ensuring 2 to not only support the development 36 0 m age-grades , o for the first time that representative U W of players, but also their own continued 16 & rugby was available across all of the four & Club XV , U18 personal and professional development. regions from U16 to U20. This provided an ional Se The teams contest the lineout, opportunity for a total of 564 individual This season saw 12 more Academy eg rie 3 R s East U20 v West U20 at Oriam players to be involved in a competitive players go on to sign senior professional Scotland Chloe Rollie and Lisa Thomson joined Josh Henderson and Bruce Flockhart programme. This not only developed contracts at clubs, Glasgow Warriors, Sevens Jade Konkel at Lille Metropole Rugby joined Stade Nicois Rugby Club them as players but also allowed them to Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland 7s, Club Villeneuvois (LMRCV) following a following a partnership between 564 U promote themselves for further honours thirteen players helped Scotland Women partnership between Scottish Rugby Scottish Rugby the French club. 1 male players 0 6 2 U at either BT Sport Academy level and/or achieve their first ever Six Nations away and the top French club. They remained They remained Stage 3 BT Sport 7 ,U , Glasgow & 17 19 international age-grade rugby. victory in Ireland. Stage 3 BT Sport Academy players. Academy players. , U18, U Edinburgh Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 28 29

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Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 30 31 Student Rugby increase in students Club Rugby Cup Finals 10% playing rugby Day 2018 Creating sustainable clubs to ensure rugby thrives in Scotland remains our Scottish teams in focus as we continue to increase investment into the grassroots game as part BUCS leagues Silver Saturday was introduced this 48 of Agenda 3 – A Blueprint for Sustainable Clubs. season, building on the success of Universities fielding Club Sustainabliity Fund Streamlined Application men’s fourth teams Highlights in the club calendar this the traditional BT Cup Finals day by 6 over th season included two major events finishing the event with the deciding increased interest in £1.6M 4 years 4 £2.5M at BT Murrayfield for clubs - the Club 1872 Cup match between Edinburgh + informal rugby such as year Ally Cook converts, Hillhead/ accessed from the Rugby and Glasgow Warriors. intramural competitions Jordanhill v Watsonians, Sarah Development Conference and Silver clubs awarded sportscotland lottery Saturday. this year fund over the 4 years Beaney Cup Final An increasing number of clubs are 43 The Club Development Conference was running specific sessions to ease the attended by 124 delegates from circa 3 12 3 transition from youth or school rugby men’s teams women’s £15.6M 70 clubs. Keynote presentations were finals finals into adult rugby. Clubs in Dumfries worth of projects delivered by Mark Dodson on Scottish & Galloway worked together last invested into Rugby’s plans for Agenda 3 and Gregor BT Cup winners, Melrose summer to run a very successful Townsend presented his strategy for the under-20 programme that resulted Scotland national team and how key in 97% of under-18 players moving Made possible through our partnership principles of building a positive squad up to adult rugby. Circa 10 clubs are with BT, the fund enables clubs to generate culture can transfer to any club. running similar initiatives this summer revenue and improve infrastructure. with our support. Clubs shared valuable learnings on key issues such as:

Player Income BT Club of the Season Retention Generation Hamilton RFC Jed-Forest Hamilton was named BT Club of the Hamilton President Iain Leggate said: Season for their improving league form “Everyone at the club puts in a lot of hard Volunteer Developing a across the board and commitment to work to ensure that the teams at all levels Recruitment Positive Culture rugby development. can train, play and enjoy their rugby. Preston Lodge Newton Stewart This season the club’s first XV secured “It has been a good season at the club A new funding model for clubs was promotion into Tennent’s National and we are very proud of what we introduced for next season with the 1 and the women’s side claimed continue to achieve.” their first ever victory in the national launch of the Club Sustainability Award Off the pitch their community work development leagues having been (CSA) and Club Minimum Operating stretches beyond rugby development formed in 2017 following the success Standards. The CSA will reward and with players and members regularly of the club’s Tartan Touch programme. incentivise clubs to further develop and working with a number of charities in encourage greater collaboration and k 25 Hamilton’s youth section has at least fundraising and volunteering roles. 8 planning over the next three years. supporters at one boys’ team playing at every age Hamilton are also in the process of host clubs for simple BT Murrayfield group and continues to increase in rules We continued to help clubs to develop updating their facilities, raising funds 30 summer 2018 size with over 260 young people now and implement their business plans and All 12 club finalists over the six finals to ensure that their matches are support them to improve club facilities, had a great day along with more playing at different levels. players in accessible to all fans. summer 2017 generate income and build community than 160 people taking part in a 1,700 involvement. Five successful workshops Tartan Touch festival. Club members across the country were held for clubs and Edinburgh and Glasgow fans £3 7-7 5 per session focusing on how to maximise income joined together to celebrate rugby years old through their club bars. in Scotland with a record-breaking Following on from the successful launch attendance of over 25,000 fans on One of the priorities for Scottish Rugby this last summer of Tartan Touch - a simple, the day. year has been to ensure that all clubs’ mixed, social form of non-contact rugby child protection policies and procedures for all ages - we have expanded the are robust. Additional resource and BT Premiership & number of centres from 20 to 30 for support has been offered with training 325k BT National 1 leagues this summer. People in communities views and education being a key area. weekly highlights show as far afield as Shetland to Annan and All youth coaches have completed Strathendrick to Strathmore can get online child protection training and the involved in rugby. More clubs will be BT Cup & Sarah Beaney network of club Child Protection Officers able to benefit from the new members 7.5k Cup finals streamed live attended regional workshops. views and increased income that clubs on youtube experienced last summer. Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 32 33

s 20 e a 17 m /1 a 8 Women & Girls S Scottish Rugby is committed to growing, developing and improving the women and girls’ game at all levels by providing more opportunities to play, coach and 162 Girls referee rugby. teams As participation grows and performances improve, the progress that we have increa 9% se made under the National Strategy for 1 Women and Girls’ Rugby (2015-2025) continues to raise the visibility and profile of the women’s and girls’ game in 62 Scotland and further afield. Former Scotland Women’s football Womens captain Gemma Fay joined Scottish teams As the number of female teams Rugby as Head of Women & increases, we continue to focus on Girls’ Rugby. developing youth competition structures Be ACTIVE ncre new National Age Grade programmes % i as to take the girls’ game to the next level 4 e that will see them continue to by increasing opportunities to play and develop their technical, tactical and driving the standard of play. theoretical knowledge. 224 Girls across Scotland played in more Women & Due to the success of the programme regular competitions this season. The Girls teams Scottish Rugby will look to develop continuation and development of additional tiers in the seasons to come cups and conferences across Scotland as well as establishing further CPD saw the number of competitive fixtures *compared to 2017/18 opportunities for females and those grow by 139% on the previous season to working in the women and girls’ game. Scottish Rugby launched the already attracted over 567 girls who date, with 208 games at U15 and U18 #BeTheBestYou campaign to promote have taken part in initial sessions. Performance level. This figure is set to rise as more girls’ Hollie Davidson continues to develop women and girls’ rugby. Phase 1, aimed Programmes 2017/18 conferences are established over the as Scottish Rugby’s first contracted As part of this campaign we continue at women aged 18 – 25 across the coming seasons. female referee. As well as officiating to actively use our women’s national university sector, was a great success with across Rugby Europe matches and on team players as role models for Women’s rugby continues to grow 11 Scottish universities taking part and 379 3 the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens women and young girls, with players BT Sport Academy across the country. Twenty four teams females being introduced to rugby. Series, Hollie crowned a successful having attended club and community play regularly in competitive leagues Stage 3 players season by officiating at the Gold Coast Working in conjunction with 11 Local events to raise the profile and visibility and 18 teams compete in the National 2018 Commonwealth Games in April. Authorities, Active Schools, Scottish of the women and girls’ game in Development League in preparation for Rugby development staff and local Scotland while supporting the delivery 16 competitive rugby. After a consultation Structures for high performance BT Sport Scottish Rugby clubs, Phase 2 of the campaign was of our female rugby programmes in period with clubs, there was a vote female athletes are making an impact Academy Stage 1 & 2 players aimed at 11-17 year olds and has the community. cast in favour of a change in season on Scotland Women and Scotland and competition structure which will Women 7s, while also preparing the be implemented in March 2019. This next generation for the rigours of the Guides into Rugby 31 Performance will allow the sport to future-proof its international game. As we continue growing opportunities Pathway players competition structure as well as catering Over 245 talented female players were for girls to experience rugby, Scottish to the needs of all female rugby players. directly supported by Scottish Rugby this Rugby partnered with Girlguiding Scotland and launched the ‘Guides 51 The world of women’s university rugby season. The Performance Development Performance Development into Rugby’ programme, supported by witnessed further growth this year. Over Programme for players aged 16-20 had Programme players 670 players participated across 19 a successful second season and will now Scottish Government funding. teams within 16 universities. This marked be developed into two National Age The programme encourages a 27% increase in players as compared Grade programmes, Scottish Futures Girlguiding Scotland members aged 10 148 BT Sport Academy Early Talent to 2016/17. U20 and U18 as we look to build on to 14, many of whom may never have Identification players this success. As we continue to develop the quality played rugby before, to experience and quantity of female coaches in The BT Sport Academy Early Talent Scottish Rugby’s Tartan Touch, a fun, Hillhead Jordanhill clubs, schools and in our performance Identification entered its second season simplified non-contact version of the v Stirling County in the programmes, we have been delighted as well and the development of our sport. Since its launch we have trained BT Women’s Premier League at the success of our female mentoring highest performing female athletes 55 leaders across four workshops to programme. Both Claire Cruickshank continued in the BT Sport Academy deliver to their units with the potential and Louise Dalgleish have successfully Stage 2 and 3 programmes and the to impact on 1,000+ Girlguiding secured coaching positions within our Performance Pathway. Scotland members.

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Schools & Youth Boroughmuir and Cartha compete in the CashBack for National Youth League U16 final Communities The Mitsubishi Motors UK Schools & Youth Conference programme and our This year in partnership with the schools and youth cups have had another encouraging season with more boys Scottish Government we launched and girls playing regular competitive rugby across Scotland. a new phase of the CashBack for Launched in 2015, the conferences Scottish Rugby is committed to ensuring Communities programme. provide a framework for clubs and player welfare remains a priority for all The £1.3million, three-year funding schools to work together to grow the involved in the coaching and running cycle comes from the CashBack for game and improve the standard of of youth rugby. We have continued to Communities fund which redistributes play. Player welfare remains at the core, engage with clubs to ensure all coaches assets seized from the result of crime for as the emphasis is firmly on long-term and volunteers working with children sporting, social and cultural projects. player development. have completed PVG checks. The money is being used to develop Clubs and schools are grouped together the ‘CashBack Schools of Rugby – based on their development structures Conferences 2017/18 Sport for Change’ programme that and number of teams to continually has already seen success in Glasgow improve their playing environment. 150 104 25 and the Borders. Scottish Rugby and its development Schools Clubs Schools (State) (Independent) This season we have directed the network coordinate matches to funding across 15 secondary schools, guarantee blocks of fixtures across all and associated feeder primary age groups from under 13 to under schools, using the physical and social 18 with compatible clubs or schools 872 benefits of rugby to help educational throughout the autumn. teams Clubs & attainment and pupils’ own personal 2017/18 has been the most successful Player welfare schools working development. conference season since its launch. at the forefront together to grow 2,865 pupils have been involved 104 clubs, 150 state schools and 25 of all that game & improve 80% 16% in the programme and we are independent schools participated (279 fixture increase we do standards fulfilment in fixtures targeting schools in some of the most institutions in total), fielding 872 teams of play played deprived areas of Scotland - 53% of between them. There was a 16% increase participants have come from the top in the number of fixtures played, taking Tiers 20% SIMD (Scottish Index of Multiple the total for the season to 2,626 fixtures. Emphasis More players Deprivation) areas and 65% are from conferences based on the This success has been possible due to 12 playing more the top 30% SIMD areas. 1-3 long-term player the commitment of staff and volunteers competitive development across the schools and youth game. Schools, clubs or rugby more C s o process In particular, thanks to the voluntary communities compete often n le fe ip members of the National Youth Forum and across all age groups on the same re c nce Prin the National Schools Forum. Along with day or weekend. the volunteers on the National Youth & Our conference programme is the core of our Schools & Youth development Competition points awarded to Schools Championship Committee, these structure. Together with the schools’ and youth cups for boys and girls this gives each match allowing every team individuals advise and support Scottish a focus for schools and club rugby to develop their programmes based on the to contribute to their club, school or Rugby on the running and development above principles. community’s success in the overall of the Youth and Schools game. Conference table. Players are at the centre of all that we do. We have been well supported by Tier the National Youth Panel made up of 16 24,188 Rugby Development Officer youngsters from across the country who conferences 12,472 Sessions partnerships funded have made a valuable contribution. 30 4 Secondary School 64 Sessions The boys’ and girls’ schools’ and club Entry level for clubs cup competitions were well-attended and schools organised events, displaying a high standard of delivered by 5,837 Biggar and Stirling County on a local or regional basis to Strength & rugby. Congratulations to all the cup Development Primary School Conditioning +200 meet in the Girls U18 play in appropriate age group or 1,887 pupils attended and conference winners. Officers Sessions Club Cup Final conference style competitions. the CashBack Schools of Rugby 3,704 7s Festival at Club 288 Sessions Skills camps Lochinch

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Scottish Rugby Referee International & Regional Appointments Match Officials’ Feedback 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 Match Officials “As a contracted Scottish referee The primary goal of Scottish Rugby’s Match Official department is to provide trained and qualified referees for every and medical doctor I find both roles rugby fixture played in Scotland. The department trains and develops referees to perform in both the domestic and have transferable skills, such as team professional game. work, communication, and decision making under pressure. It has been There were 6,282 domestic match official Hollie Davidson was a late appointment a huge honour to travel all over the appointments this season, a figure to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 in David Sutherland oversees 5 7 8 11 9 10 12 16 11 10 18 32 world representing Scottish Rugby, that includes referee, assistant referee, Ireland and was subsequently appointed Ayr v Melrose World Rugby HSBC World Rugby EPCR & Guinness PRO14 and officiate at some of the world’s touch judge and technical sideline to the final as an Assistant Referee. & Rugby Europe 7s Series Tournaments greatest stadiums such as official appointments. Andy MacPherson and Andy Clift were in England, the Principality in Wales The training of new referees is a key appointed by World Rugby to 11 test and Newlands in South Africa.” priority. 463 people completed the matches as Performance Reviewers. Qualified Match Officials Lloyd Linton Level 1 course, reflecting the interest in Mike Adamson was appointed by World by Region Scottish Rugby Referee officiating of rugby at domestic level. Rugby to officiate in the Nations Cup Level 65 of these officials were female, a 25% Society tournament in Uruguay. District 1 Club increase on last season. Officials “On the field, I had the opportunity to Officials Andrew McMenemy and Neil Patterson referee on exchange in France, Ireland The continuous professional were appointed as TMOs to the Aberdeen 101 31 and Japan. The chance to experience development (CPD) of society officials PRO14 semi-final and the play-off new cultures, referee a range of styles is an important focus area for the Borders 174 52 match for European Professional Club of rugby, use a Television Match Official department to progress referees Rugby qualification. (TMO) and make many new friends in the development pathway. The Edinburgh 534 117 has been a highlight of my year. I was CPD training sessions mainly focus on Two Scottish referees, Dave Sutherland Highlands 57 32 honoured to be selected to referee technical support to referees and 1,369 and Finlay Brown, were handed their first the recent BT Premiership final, officiate people attended sessions this season. referee test appointments in the Rugby Midlands 441 84 two games in the EPCR continental In addition, 783 coaching reports were Europe Trophy competition. West 907 143 shield and earn a place on the Pro14 completed to provide performance Sam Grove-White and Hollie Davidson development squad. I appreciated reviews for individual referees. Total 2214 459 were selected to referee in the Sevens’ Scottish Rugby’s offer to train and Scottish match officials are not restricted tournaments at the Gold Coast 2018 certify me as a pitch-side doctor, to appointments and fixtures in Scotland Commonwealth Games and the Rugby Level 1 Trained Referees where I have enjoyed the chance and our match officials were involved in World Cup Sevens in San Francisco. in 2017/18 to watch the game as a medic, as fixtures in 31 countries this season. opposed to with whistle in hand!” These achievements demonstrate Male Female District There were 59 referee appointments of the progress made by Scottish match Officials Officials Keith Allen Sam Grove-White and Hollie Scottish match officials to professional officials on the world stage. Scottish Rugby Referee Borders 37 1 Davidson were chosen to fixtures this season. Edinburgh 111 10 officiate at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. “Being appointed to review World Countries which Scottish referees travelled to this season: Caledonia 92 25 Rugby Test matches and U20 West 158 29 Championship games over the last couple of years has allowed me to Sub Total 398 65 Domestic Match Official spend time with the world’s leading Appointments by Region 2017/18 Total 463 referees and referee managers to improve my understanding of 422 refereeing at the highest level. I Referee of the Season Borders have used this insight to drive the Elite Referee Coaching for our top Finlay Brown was awarded 1182 referees. There is a real buzz amongst Referee of the Season for his work Caledonia our referees at the moment as they rate and commitment toward his 2576 Scottish Rugby become heavily involved in refereeing development, his competence men’s and women’s matches and levels at BT 887 Edinburgh tournaments across the world.” and high level exchange games in England, as well as being selected 1215 Andrew McPherson to referee the final of the Hong West National Referee Development Kong 10s tournament. Manager & High Performance Referee Coach 6282 Appointments Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 38 39 Looking After Our People & Players Scrumcaps Child Protection Investing in Research Developed by Scottish Rugby to train Child Protection and wellbeing is of Aberdeen University qualified medical staff in advanced paramount importance to Scottish Supported ground-breaking research on Scottish Rugby’s greatest asset is our Rugby for Life pitch-side care, this course is World Rugby. We are committed to ensuring nerve injuries since 2014 people. Our HR operation is aligned to Rugby Level 3 (equivalent). children and young people enjoy their Scottish Rugby is committed to supporting support our organisation and ensure rugby in a safe environment and are our players on and off the pitch. This year Our Scrumcaps course is endorsed Scottish Rugby can successfully protected from harm. we launched our comprehensive player by the pre-hospital care faculty Edinburgh Napier University perform within a continuously support programme, Rugby for Life. of the Royal College of Surgeons Training our staff and volunteers is a changing environment through or Three-year funding partnership for two Edinburgh and we have recently vital part of striving to ensure the safety competent, motivated people and Following 18 months of research and PhDs in concussion and using monitoring FE undergone an assessment visit of children in our sport. Over the past strong leadership. development, the wide-ranging portfolio data to improve player performance and have been reapproved for year, with our training partner NSPCC of support options was designed to work Have Your Say another four years. Scotland, we have created three levels with players at whatever age, or stage, Rugby for Life is tailored to three of training. Through RugbyRight we have Our employee engagement survey, of their career. stages of a player’s career: Scrumcaps is fully-funded by University of Strathclyde delivered child protection training to Have Your Say, was undertaken in Scottish Rugby to drive player The programme was developed by 4,830 club coaches. Part-funding business school PhD in February 2018 and has provided an welfare and care. Scottish Rugby’s HR department, data and information management invaluable insight into our employees’ Every club with a youth section must following a mandate from the Board to Emerging This season 116 people attended using player data for injury prediction views. Key areas of focus were role, have a dedicated Child Protection improve the breadth of player welfare, Talent two courses. modelling team, manager, performance, career, Officer (CPO) and this season 131 CPOs specifically off the pitch. leadership, reward and benefits, and In addition, a Level 2 course was have gone through our Intermediate Performing attended by 18 candidates from our business. It is delivered through a combination level workshop. Additionally, our key staff University of the West of Scotland of internal staff and external experts in Rugby National Level 1 and below. who work with young people have gone Where we work: integrating learnings from other sports. through an Advanced level course. Involved in a post-graduate research Medical staff working in

72% 8% 10% 10% project in women’s menstrual cycle and professional, international, The programme aims to take a Preparing for PVG compliance remains a focus impact on performance proactive approach to player support life after rugby age-grade & BT Premiership within safeguarding, and clubs have through education, awareness and teams are Level 3 certified. responded positively to our “No PVG, hands-on experience to enable players no coaching” message this season. Our University of Hertfordshire Scottish Rugby Edinburgh Rugby Glasgow Warriors BT Sport Academy to develop their mental health resilience dedicated Child Protection page on the Concussion Guidelines and help in achieving a healthy sport/ Numerous staff have been trained in website has more details on the scheme, Data is being made available for an undergraduate epidemiological study life balance as they transition into, or Mental Health First Aid to enable them to In 2015, medics, sports (including who should join and how to progress on the differences in injuries in northern out of, professional rugby. be proactive at critical times. Scottish Rugby), Scottish Government your application. and southern hemisphere rugby and sportscotland came together to This includes identifying those with long- In addition, employees may access a new Child Protection in sport is everyone’s produce a single concussion policy for term injuries, advice on managing Employee Assistance Programme which responsibility and we would encourage all sports. In March 2018 an updated finances, an insight into post-playing provides a variety of comprehensive anyone with concerns or queries to version of those guidelines was released. Anti-Doping career options, work experience and support. This forms part of a review of the contact us at [email protected] support with further education. benefits package available to staff. Where the previous guidelines Scottish Rugby took part in six player advised rest as the main treatment for welfare roadshows across the country concussion, the advice now is that, and 164 people attended in total. The Our four HR pillars remain a Health & Safety like any other injury, the brain needs to roadshows covered anti-doping and focus for us: undergo a form of rehabilitation rather other topics such as child protection. • A Health and Safety Management • Scottish Rugby was recognised by RugbyRight is the minimum standard than absolute rest. Driving E-learning system was rolled out Cycling Scotland for achieving the online training course for all coaches We ran the first-ever Scotland-based Culture to all Scottish Rugby staff. Topics status of a Cycle Friendly Venue at While evolving evidence into head and match officials operating within UKAD (UK Anti-Doping) educators covered included display screen BT Murrayfield. injuries in sport has been the driving Scotland. course. This has increased the Scottish equipment and fire safety. factor in refreshing the guidelines, the Rugby anti-doping education workforce Learning • As part of our commitment to & Development overarching message remains the by four (a 200% increase) and gives us a • Training on the use of the health and wellbeing, staff now same: all concussions are serious - if in World Rugby First Aid Level 1 course much better chance of delivering high defibrillators positioned around the have access to the gym at BT doubt, sit them out. quality education to more people. Reward stadium was given to staff. There Murrayfield and weekly yoga Developed in conjunction with World & Recognition are now 12 First Aiders and five classes were available. Rugby, this course looks at how to deal Going forward, our recommendation defibrillators at BT Murrayfield. with rugby specific incidences such is that each club has at least one anti- • There are additional measures in Employee as concussion and limb injuries. Our doping advisor and training is available • 20 members of staff received place to enhance the safety and Engagement recommendation is that for all club via an online course. manual handling training from the security of both staff and visitors at events a First Aider is present. 22 courses Royal Society for the Prevention of Scottish rugby venues. took place with a total of 179 attendees. Accidents.

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It is vital to have strong representation on international rugby bodies to bring Scottish influence to the global game. Scottish Rugby has a voice at these forums by holding key positions around the table.

Scottish Rugby was proud to work with the families of former international players (Scotland) and Marcel Burgun (France) to unveil a new trophy, the , to mark the centenary of the ending of the First World War. World Rugby European Professional Club Rugby Guinness PRO14

Doddie Weir, Scotland v New Zealand World Rugby, formerly the IRB, is the Based in Neuchatel, Switzerland, The annual professional club rugby world governing body for . EPCR is the organiser of the European competition involving 14 teams from Scottish Rugby is proud to work captain Gary Callander was joined Based in Dublin, it oversees the laws of Rugby Champions Cup and European Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Italy and South with our charity partners, clubs and by two other long-term injured players the game and seeks to promote the Rugby Challenge Cup tournaments for Africa is run by Celtic Rugby Limited. schools to support initiatives which Ciaran Pryce and Connor Docherty, on development of rugby union across teams which have qualified from their Kicking off in September, the competition benefit the wider community. a Four Home Unions sailing challenge the world. The Rugby World Cup is its respective domestic leagues, the Aviva culminates in May with final-four play-offs in June, again through support of MIPF flagship tournament. Premiership, the TOP14 and the Guinness and a final. The most poignant moment of the past and Hearts & Balls. PRO14, as well as from the Challenge year occurred around our Autumn Ian Rankin Stuart Hogg (Save the Children) opened Cup Qualifying Competition. against New Zealand at Scottish Rugby continues to work closely the charity’s shop in Peebles, while Willem World Rugby Council, Executive Celtic Rugby Board Director BT Murrayfield when former Scotland with politicians from across the spectrum Nel opened the new Wooden Spoon Committee & Chair of Rugby Committee Mark Dodson Dominic McKay and Lions lock forward and liaises with our neighbours whether funded gym at Castlebrae High School EPCR Board Director Mark Dodson Celtic Rugby Board Director delivered the match ball accompanied at BT Murrayfield, Scotstoun, or other in Edinburgh and former internationalist World Rugby Council Robert Howat Chairman, Commercial & by his three sons. venues over the staging of matches and opened a Wooden Spoon project at the Children’s Hospices Across and Audit & Risk Committee EPCR Board Director Marketing Committee other events. Doddie had announced earlier in the Scotland facility at Balloch. Chairman, Regulations Committee Lesley Thomson QC season that he had been diagnosed As part of our determination to share World Rugby Council with the incurable condition Motor our rich heritage and to inspire the next Neurone Disease and that he was generation, the Calcutta Cup, won applying his considerable energies to by Scotland 25-13 against England raising awareness around the search for at BT Murrayfield in February, was a cure and to assist all those suffering made available to tour the country from MND. and be displayed at events at rugby Rugby Europe British & Irish Lions Six Nations clubs and schools. Scottish Rugby works closely with The European governing body for rugby A rugby team selected from the home Based in Dublin, Six Nations is the Doddie’s charity, the My Name’5 represents the interests of 49 nations. unions – Scotland, England, Ireland, organiser of the annual Six Nations Doddie Foundation, and has been Its role is to develop and manage Wales – which tours every four years to tournament, which began in 1883 as the heartened by the level of support from European rugby through all its members, the southern hemisphere. The British & Irish Hearts & Balls Home Nations Championship. Each of clubs, organisations and individuals in HELPING RUGBY HELP ITS OWN in collaboration with World Rugby, within Lions tied the 2017 series in New Zealand, the participating nations is represented Scotland and beyond. a global framework of regional areas. following their 2013 test series win over on the Six Nations Council. Australia. Our charity ambassadors continued their Dee Bradbury Minister of Sport and Public Health Aileen John Jeffrey diligent support, which saw Scottish Rugby representative Mark Dodson Campbell and Minister for Childcare and Council member and Vice Chairman (Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation) Board Director Early Years, Maree Todd, both spoke at Dominic McKay and (Hearts & Balls) Mark Dodson Scottish Rugby’s Parliamentary reception Rugby Europe Board Director and Andy Irvine present a new specially adapted car at Holyrood in January, where the Council member Executive Committee Board Director for one of our long-term injured players, engagement of Lismore Rugby Club in Chair of Commercial & Marketing Dug McArthur, while former Scotland their community energised the audience. Committee

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Scottish Rugby Scottish Rugby Club Awards Club Results

Season 2017/18 Club Rugby Winners BT Cup Finals Day Winners

BT Club Hamilton BT Premiership Melrose BT Cup Melrose

BT Women’s Club Oban Lorne BT Women’s Premier Hillhead Jordanhill BT Shield Carrick

Coaching System Stirling County BT Bowl Ross Sutherland of the Season BT National 1 Edinburgh Academical Sarah Beaney Cup Hillhead Jordanhill

Spirit of Rugby Jock Todd BT National 2 Kirkcaldy BT Women’s Plate Glasgow University (Kelso Harlequins) BT National 3 Highland BT Women’s Bowl Oban Lorne BT Volunteer Angela and Craig Marshall BT National League Cup Dumfries Saints (Greenock Wanderers) BT Women’s National 1 Annan Schools & Youth Conferences Winners Referee Finlay Brown BT Women’s National 2 Oban Lorne Scottish Rugby Vice President Dee Bradbury (right) Colt George Watson’s College Brigadier Frank Coutts Glen Faulds hands the award over to BT Women’s Premier Player of L200 George Heriot’s School Memorial (BT) Try (Currie Chieftains) the Season Bryony Nelson, of Watsonians BT Caledonia 1 Caithness Eclipse Fettes College BT Cal 2 Midlands Hillfoots Barbarian Marr College BT Cal 2 North Garioch Player of the Season Grandis George Watson’s College BT Cal 3 Midlands Dundee University Medics BT Premiership Craig Jackson Outlander Dunbar Grammar School BT Cal 3 North North Police Scotland (Melrose) Evolution Berwick Rugby BT Women’s North Orkney BT National 1 Darren Gillespie Shogun Stirling County BT East 1 Harlequins (Jed-Forest) Mirage Girls’ Stirling County BT East 2 Barnton BT National 2 Taz McLaughlin Lancer Gordonstoun School (Hamilton) BT West 1 Carrick Galant Dunfermline BT West 2 Strathendrick BT National 3 Ryan Sweeney Warrior ‘Borders Town’ Hawick (Glasgow Academicals) BT West 3 Wigtownshire

BT Caledonia Kris Hamilton Schools & Youth Cups Winners (Caithness) BT National Reserve 1 Melrose Storm U18 Schools’ Cup Strathallan School BT East Region Gavin Douglas BT National Reserve 2 Hawick Force Spirit of Rugby award Glen Faulds of Currie (Hawick Harlequins) U18 Schools’ Shield Hutcheson’s Grammar School winner, Jock Todd of receives the BT Try of the BT East Reserve 1 Kelso A U18 Schools’ Plate Lomond/Helensburgh Schools BT West Region Ewan Mackay Kelso Harlequins Season award BT East Reserve 2 Linlithgow 2nd XV (Strathendrick) U18 Schools’ Bowl Ross High School BT West Reserve 1 Cartha Queens Park 2nd XV U16 Schools’ Cup George Watson’s College BT Women’s Premier Bryony Nelson BT West Reserve 2 Allan Glens 2nd XV (Watsonians) U16 Schools’ Shield Earlston High School BT West Reserve 3 Uddingston 2nd XV BT Women’s National 1 Amy McGlashan U16 Schools’ Plate Hawick High School (Glasgow University) U16 Schools’ Bowl Auchinleck Academy BT Border Shield Hawick Harlequins BT Women’s National 2 Lucy Stewart U18 Girls’ Schools’ Cup Community School of Auchterarder BT Caledonian Shield Alloa (Oban Lorne) U15 Girls’ Schools’ Cup Shawlands Academy BT Edinburgh Shield Barnton BT Women’s North Isla Jack U18 Youth Cup Stirling County BT West Shield Carrick (Banff) U16 Youth Cup Boroughmuir BT East Bowl Queensferry U18 Girls’ Club Cup Biggar BT Midlands Bowl Panmure U18 Girls’ Club Shield Cartha Queens Park BT North Bowl Ross Sutherland Peter Laverie (left) hands the award over to BT U15 Girls’ Club Cup Stirling County BT West Bowl Wigtownshire Premiership Player of the Season 2017_2018 award U15 Girls’ Club Shield Highland winner Craig Jackson, of Melrose Bill McLaren Shield Ayr

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Principal Activities Average bank borrowings over the year amounted to £2.4m, Scottish Rugby Council 2017/18 which is £2.8m below the prior year, generally as a result of the The principal activity of the is to promote operating performance and the timing of cash flows related Rob Flockhart chaired the Council with the Vice-President, the game of Rugby throughout Scotland, using its wholly to ticket income. Net bank borrowings at 31 May 2018 of Dee Bradbury, acting as the Vice-Chair. The Council met nine owned subsidiary Scottish Rugby Union Limited for all trading £1.5m were £1.5m below the previous year level, principally times during the financial year, including quarterly reviews, activities. as a result of working capital movements just prior to the year a joint briefing session with the Board and additional briefing end, in particular receipts from Scotland Season Tickets Sales meetings. The Council is responsible, among other things, for for 2018/19. Interest charges fell to £0.3m, mainly through the reviewing the operational activity delegated to the Board, Business Review lower average debt balance throughout the year. developing and fostering the game of rugby in Scotland, The Union continues to work towards the objectives outlined reviewing and advising on matters of policy and strategy and The Directors continue to monitor borrowing levels, income in its Policy Initiatives, specifically in the areas of academies, developing relationships within the game at both domestic Rob Flockhart Dee Bradbury and expenditure against budget on a monthly basis. They coaching, the women’s game, schools, clubs, and refereeing. and international levels. also monitor other key business issues including Professional The implementation of these initiatives has continued in the and National Team performance which are fundamental Various working groups took place throughout the year, course of the year. Further detail is also outlined in the Business to the Union’s strategy of growing the game within a stable including season structure and governance reviews. Council Strategy section of the Annual Report. commercial environment. members support the various age grade and women’s national The Union has achieved a £1.8m surplus for the year (2017: teams in an ambassadorial capacity. On pages 52-74, the Directors present their report and audited £1.7m). Turnover increased from £51.4m to £57.2m largely as consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 May a result of an increase in Broadcast revenues relating to the 2018. The financial statements comprise the consolidated Natwest 6 Nations, an increase in Other operating income in Alan Brown Graham Kerr Peter Laverie financial statements of the Union and its subsidiary. relation to the increased commercialisation of the Guinness PRO14 league, higher match day hospitality and other game Patron day related sales volumes at BT Murrayfield, additional events Financial Risk Management Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal on non-matchdays, and income from the British & Irish Lions. In spite of having one less game in the 6 Nations Championship The risk management framework of the Union is well established President this season, Ticket income dropped only £0.3m, mainly as a with the ongoing identification, evaluation and status of Rob Flockhart result of higher average per game attendances. Commercial business risks being presented to the Audit Committee, Board income dropped £0.2m from £11.0m to £10.8m, reflecting a and Council, periodically. Having served as Vice-President in 2015/2016, Rob was Jim Littlefair Mike Monro Graeme Scott slightly tougher sponsorship environment. elected as President of Scottish Rugby at the AGM in 2016. On his election as President, he also became a non-executive Within the expenditure categories, the increase in International Financial Instruments Director on the Scottish Rugby Board for the period of his and Professional Rugby of £3.9m is due to increased reward to Presidency. Rob served as Team Manager of Edinburgh U21, national team players and coaches as a result of improving The Union uses interest rate swaps to reduce its exposure to Scotland U21, senior Edinburgh and Scotland A teams, and performance and results, and increased professional game interest rate movements. Details of this are noted in the for a period acted as a Selector of the Scotland team. Rob costs, mainly covered by specific professional game income Accounting Policies and in Note 10 to the financial statements. is an experienced international Citing Commissioner and has increases, in which the introduction of South African teams The Union also uses forward sale currency contracts to reduce served on disciplinary panels for Scottish Rugby, PRO12 (as it to the Guinness PRO14 has been a main factor. Domestic its exposure to exchange rate movements. Details of this are then was), ERC, Six Nations and World Rugby. Colin Rigby Andrew Little Adam Gray and Performance rugby investment is higher by £1.1m, with also noted in the Accounting Policies and in Note 10 to the additional spend on the Scottish qualified programme, BT financial statements. Financial instruments are not used for Vice-President Academies, coach training and education programmes, speculative purposes. Dee Bradbury including Technical Blueprint development, schools and youth programmes and changing the domestic rugby support model. Dee is the current Vice-President of Scottish Rugby. A founding The Commercial and Operational spend increase of £0.8m By order of the Board member of the women’s section at Oban Lorne RFC, Dee went relates to the number of matches and events at BT Murrayfield on to occupy several committee roles within the club and is outwith men’s National Team games, together with increased now Honorary President of Oban Lorne RFC. She was a Police Rosy Hume Kenneth Knott Dr John Halliday security activity. The increase in Club Support relates mainly Robert M Howat Officer with Strathclyde Police and latterly Police Scotland and is to the higher level of award from the Club Sustainability Fund, Company Secretary now retired. Dee currently sits as Scottish Rugby’s representative bringing the balance issued over the last 4 years to £1.6m. The Edinburgh, 19 July 2018 to Rugby Europe and is also on the Women’s Committee for slight increase in Depreciation is as a result of current and prior Rugby Europe. She has previously managed Scotland Women year asset additions. U18. An accomplished athlete, she has represented Scotland and GB in athletics at Junior and Masters level. Married with two sons, one playing professionally for Edinburgh Rugby and the other currently enjoying university rugby, having previously represented Scotland at U20 level. William Gardner Ian Rankin John Jeffrey Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 46 47

Alan Brown Regional Rep Colin Rigby National Division 1 Rep

A keen rugby player, the Chartered Accountant has worked in Colin joined the Council following the 2017 AGM. Prior to this the social housing sector for the past 37 years and is currently Colin served as National 1 Council Secretary and has been the Director of Finance and Corporate Services for Eildon involved in various forum working parties over the preceding Housing Association Ltd. He has served on the committee of: eight years. Colin has served as Chairman of Stewart’s Melville Royal High RFC; Gala RFC; and Gala Wanderers RFC, as RFC since 2016 and is a Director of Stewart’s Melville RFC Ltd. well as serving as Treasurer of the Gala Junior Rugby Council Prior to this he was Club President for three years and has and Secretary/Treasurer of the Border Semi-Junior League. He held various other roles within the club. A former ERRS referee is also a trustee of the Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation. Colin has also been involved in the set up and creation of Stewart’s Melville Rugby Academy and the junior section. In Graham Kerr Midlands Regional Rep December 2017 Colin joined the Council Standing Committee on Governance. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Graham has been a member of Alloa RFC for many years, Management and the Institute of Sales and Marketing, Colin serving the club as a player, coach, Secretary and Vice is the Head of Strategic Alliances and Channel for FISCAL President. As a rugby administrator, Graham was employed Technologies. as Caledonia Rugby Administration Executive between 1997 and 2006. Since 2006 he has served on the Caledonia Andrew Little National Division 3 Rep Competitions Committee and is currently Caledonia Midlands Age Grade Convenor. Andrew played rugby at junior and senior level in his home town of . Andy joined Highland RFC in 1974 and Peter Laverie Premier Division Rep played for 13 years. He was Head Coach from 1987 to 1993, Club President from 2000 to 2002 and Director of Rugby Peter has been involved in coaching club rugby at national from 2003 to 2008 before taking on his present role as Club and premiership levels for over 20 years. During that time he Chairman. In this role he has been leading a sub-committee has also coached age grade rugby at district and international to work with Highland Council, Scottish Rugby, sportscotland level and with the Club XV side. He has been involved in and Highlife Highland to deliver a major redevelopment of coach education as well as chairing the Premiership Forum for facilities at Canal Park which were completed in 2017. Andy is four years. Peter is a Senior Lecturer and Teaching Fellow at a former member of the Caledonia Rugby Board and former Glasgow Clyde College. North District Committee Member.

Jim Littlefair Edinburgh Regional Rep Adam Gray Glasgow South Regional Rep Jim was elected by the Edinburgh region clubs to represent Adam is a past Captain of Stewartry RFC, whom he also them in 2012. He served as President of North Berwick RFC coached from 1992-2005, being awarded National League from 2009-12, during which time he led a major refurbishment Coach of the year in 2005. He is an accredited Level 3 Coach. of the club’s facilities. Having been educated at Daniel From 2006-2010 he was employed by Scottish Rugby as a Stewart’s College, he played for Stewart’s Melville FP from Cala Homes Warriors Camp at Lochinch Performance Development Manager in the Glasgow South 1972-84. He is a director of the Hearts and Balls Charitable region. From 2011-2013 he served on the Referees Selection Trust and as a Regional Council Member is a Trustee of the Panel. Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation. Dr John Halliday Schools Rep Ian Rankin Co-opted member (PRO14 representative) Rosy Hume Women’s Rugby Forum Rep John has been the Rector of the High School of Dundee since Mike Monro North Regional Rep 2008, his third headship having previously been at the helm Ian served as President of Scottish Rugby in 2014/2015 and was Rosy has been a member of Murrayfield Wanderers RFC for A member of Aberdeenshire RFC since 1971, Mike has served of Albyn School, and Rannoch School. He is also a Governor appointed to the Celtic Rugby Board in 2016 as a co-opted almost 20 years, having started her playing career at Heriot as Club Secretary and President. He refereed for a number of St Aloysius’ College, and previously taught at Merchiston, Scottish Rugby Council member. The former captain of Edinburgh Watt University. She was also the Manager of the Scottish of years after retiring from playing. A former pupil of Robert Sedbergh and Dollar. He currently chairs the Scottish Rugby Wanderers and Howe of Fife went on to coach both sides and Women’s Rugby XV for four years, during which time they won Gordon’s College, Mike thereafter attended Aberdeen National Schools Forum. He is dedicated to the vision that sport Kirkcaldy before taking charge of Caledonia Reds and Edinburgh the European Championships. Rosy also served as Vice Chair University obtaining a degree in Law in 1974. He also serves as can transform lives and is a powerful motor for developing Reivers. He also assisted with Scotland A and Scotland U20 before of the SWRU and was part of the team working towards the full a Trustee on the Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation. grounded young people ready to take on the challenges of holding the Director of Rugby position at Dundee HSFP. Ian is also integration of Women’s Rugby with Scottish Rugby. She also the world. the Chair of Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation. serves as the Council Ambassador with Scotland Women. Graeme Scott National Division 2 Rep William Gardner Glasgow North Regional Rep John Jeffrey Graeme joined the Council following the 2014 AGM. Prior to Kenneth Knott Scottish Rugby Referees Association Rep Co-opted member (World Rugby & Six Nations) his appointment, Graeme served as the Championship Club Past President and Life Member of Lanark Kenneth was an active member, secretary then president of Forum Secretary. He remains Honorary Secretary of Whitecraigs Club, William is the Glasgow North Clubs’ Representative on John won 40 caps for Scotland and was a member of the the Highland Rugby Referee Society until being elected to the Rugby Club where he has also been President, Captain and the West Region Championship Committee. He is also the team of 1990. He was also a British & Irish Lion and SRU Council as the Referees rep. He also served on the Scottish Director of Rugby. He is also Company Secretary of Whitecraigs Council Representative on the Advisory Group to the West continues to promote Scottish Rugby’s interests through serving Rugby Referee Association executive including working on the Rugby Club Ltd. Regional Academy Group and a member of the Player as a co-opted member of the Council by representing Scottish governance and communication working groups. Retention Group. William is a Trustee of the Murrayfield Injured Rugby at World Rugby, where he sits on the EXCO and chairs Players Foundation. the Rugby Committee. He is also Vice-Chairman of the Six Nations Council.

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Rob Flockhart Ian McLauchlan Governance Council nominated non-executive Director, President Independent non-executive Director Appointed at 2016 AGM for 2 years Appointed on 1 July 2012. Having served as Vice-President in 2015/2016, Rob was Re-appointed for a further 3 years with effect from 1 July 2015 elected as President of Scottish Rugby at the Union’s AGM Ian played for Jordanhill, Glasgow and Natal, was capped in 2016. On his election as President, he also became a non- for Scotland 43 times (19 as Captain) and played in all Tests Scottish Rugby Board executive Director of Scottish Rugby Board for the period of of the successful British & Irish Lions Tours of New Zealand in Colin Grassie Mark Dodson Rob Flockhart his Presidency. Rob served as Team Manager of the Edinburgh 1971 and South Africa in 1974. He served two terms as Scottish The Scottish Rugby Board is responsible for the ongoing U21, Scotland U21, senior Edinburgh and Scotland A teams, Rugby President, is an independent non-executive Director, management and operations of Scottish Rugby under powers and for a period acted as a selector of the Scotland team. Rob a member of the Nomination Committee and chair of the delegated to it under the Bye-Laws. Its members also serve is an experienced international Citing Commissioner and has Remuneration Committee. Ian is Chairman of the British & Irish as the Board of Scottish Rugby Union Limited, comprising four served on disciplinary panels for Scottish Rugby, PRO12, ERC, Lions Trust. independent non-executive Directors, four non-executive Six Nations and World Rugby. Directors nominated by the Scottish Rugby Council (one of David McMillan the four being the President in his capacity as Chairman of Andrew Healy Independent non-executive Director the Council), and four executive Directors. The Vice-President Executive Director, Finance Director Appointed 1 March 2017 is also entitled to attend Board meetings as an observer but is Andrew Healy Robert Howat Jim Littlefair Appointed on 22 August 2013 David McMillan is Group COO of QBE, the Australian listed not entitled to vote. Joining Scottish Rugby in 2007 as Financial Controller, Andrew global insurer. Prior to that David spent 15 years with insurance was appointed to the Board as Finance Director in 2013. firm Aviva plc, latterly as Chairman, Global Healthcare and Executive Directors serve under the terms of their employment A Chartered Accountant and born in Glasgow, he played CEO, Europe and India. In his time at Aviva he held several senior or service contracts. The independent non-executive Directors with GHA for a number of years, before retiring from playing roles including CEO for UK & Ireland and Chairman of the RAC. are appointed for terms of three years and would normally be and taking up refereeing for a further nine years. He played David, who is based in Edinburgh is a Chartered Management expected to serve for a minimum of two terms. Appointment for Glasgow Schools, Glasgow U18 and Glasgow U21 and Accountant and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago. of the independent non-executive Directors is by the Board, on represents Scottish Rugby on a number of Finance Committees He started his career with Hewlett Packard before spending the recommendation of the Nomination Committee. within international bodies. nine years in management consultancy at PwC. He is a Dominic McKay Ian McLauchlan David McMillan The Council nominated non-executive Directors are appointed, member of the Remuneration and SWI Committees. or reappointed as the case may be, by the Council after the Robert Howat Mike Monro AGM, when vacancies arise. Their terms in office vary. Rob Executive Director, General Counsel & Company Secretary Council nominated non-executive Director Flockhart, the current President, will serve on the Board until Appointed on 15 July 2015 Appointed on 1 October 2013. the 2018 AGM. When his Presidency comes to an end, he will Robert joined Scottish Rugby as General Counsel in January 2013 Re-appointed 5 August 2017 for 1 year be succeeded by Dee Bradbury, who will join the Board as a and oversees the Legal & Governance Department, Human A member of Aberdeenshire RFC since 1971, Mike has served non-executive Director when she succeeds as President. The Resources and Health & Safety functions. Robert became as Club Secretary and President. He refereed for a number Vice-President elected at the 2018 AGM will, subject to the a Board Director in July 2015 and is also a Board Member of of years after retiring from playing. A former pupil of Robert Bye-Laws, take up the post for two years, before becoming Mike Monro Graeme Scott Lesley Thomson European Professional Club Rugby and Chair of its Regulations Gordon’s College, Mike thereafter attended Aberdeen President. Graeme Scott was elected to the Board as a Council Committee. Prior to taking his role at Scottish Rugby, Robert was University obtaining a degree in Law in 1974. He also serves as nominated non-executive Director in January 2018 for a three Colin Grassie Company Secretary at Celtic FC for 11 years. a Trustee on the Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation. Mike is year term. Independent non-executive Director, Chairman Jim Littlefair a Council-nominated non-executive Director and is a member Appointed as Chairman with effect from 1 January 2017 Council nominated non-executive Directors may serve for Council nominated non-executive Director of the Audit & Risk, Remuneration and SWI Committees. Colin Grassie spent over 30 years serving JP Morgan and up to three years at a time, subject to remaining a member Appointed on 9 August 2015 for 3 years Deutsche Bank Groups. Latterly he served as CEO of DB in the Graeme Scott of Council. Eligibility for re-election to the Board depends on Jim was elected as one of the Scottish Rugby Council’s U.K. and sat on the Group Executive Committee. He sat on Council nominated non-executive Director remaining a member of Council and the application of the representatives to the Scottish Rugby Board in 2015, he also the FCA’s Practitioner Panel and served as Vice Chairman of Appointed 19 January 2018 for 3 years Bye-Laws. On ceasing to be a member of Council, a Council serves on the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee and its AFME. Away from Financial Markets he chaired the Foundation Graeme has been a member of Whitecraigs Rugby Club since nominated non-executive Director is also required to step Nominations Committee. He served as President of North at Fettes College and the Development Trust of the Glasgow 1970 and has been a player, Captain, President and Director down from the Board. Berwick RFC from 2009-12, and having been educated at School of Art. Going forward he will sit on the Advisory Board of of Rugby. He still maintains a strong connection with the club Daniel Stewart’s College, he played for Stewart’s Melville FP The Board met ten times during the year, including by Lakestar, a leading European Venture Capital Firm specialising and is currently Honorary Secretary. Graeme was elected to from 1972-84. Jim is also a Director of Hearts and Balls Charitable conference call, a separate strategy session and joint briefing in early Investments into Technology and Media. the Board in January 2018. He has been actively involved in the Trust and is a Trustee of the Murrayfield Centenary Fund. session with the Council. There is an annual evaluation of the Club Fora for the last 12 years. He is a member of the Audit & performance of the Board with the outcomes communicated Mark Dodson Dominic McKay Risk and SWI Committees. to the Board and procedures adjusted as appropriate following Executive Director, CEO Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer that appraisal. There are separate non-executive Director Appointed on 19 September 2011 Lesley Thomson QC Appointed on 26 September 2013 meetings throughout the year. Mark was appointed Chief Executive in September 2011. He Independent non-executive Director Dominic joined Scottish Rugby as Director of Communications and represents Scottish Rugby at World Rugby, the Six Nations Appointed on 1 October 2013 for 3 years. Re-appointed for a As at the financial year end, the Directors of the Boards of Public Affairs in 2008 from his previous post at drinks giant Pernod Council, European Professional Club Rugby and the British & further 3 years with effect from 1 October 2016. Scottish Rugby Union and Scottish Rugby Union Limited, and Ricard. He is the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for all Irish Lions. Prior to joining Scottish Rugby, Mark had a 25 year Former Solicitor General for Scotland and former General their terms of office, were: group commercial, media, marketing, events, ticketing, stadium career in the media. He was a member of the Guardian Media Committee member at Melrose RFC, Lesley was the first woman facilities and public affairs activity for Scottish Rugby. He also Group Board. to sit on the Scottish Rugby Board when she was appointed in oversees the off-field activity of Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh 2013. Lesley is a member of Remuneration Committee and chairs Rugby. Dominic is a Director of the Celtic League / Guinness PRO the Audit & Risk Committee and the Safeguarding, Wellbeing & 14 Board and a Director of Rugby Europe. Inclusion Committee. Annual Report 2017-18 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 50 51 Governance

Board Committees Remuneration Committee (Chair: Ian McLauchlan) During the period, the Board also operated three sub- committees as well as the addition of the Safeguarding, Ian McLauchlan, Mike Monro, Lesley Thomson, David McMillan Wellbeing & Inclusion Committee formed in the Spring of 2018. and Rob Flockhart (part year) all served on this Committee Membership of Board committees is restricted to non-executive during the financial year. The Committee is responsible for Directors and at least one Council nominated non-executive making recommendations, within agreed terms of reference, director serves on each committee. Executive Directors and on remuneration policies, monitoring and approving executive other members of staff and external advisers attend meetings directors’ and certain senior executive remuneration packages, regularly as required. Each Committee has detailed terms of setting and monitoring key performance targets and reviewing reference approved by the Board and the Council. succession planning. Approval of the remuneration of senior coaches and higher-earning players also falls within the The Chair of each Committee presents a report to the Board Committee’s remit. on that Committee’s work at the next Board meeting. The Committee met seven times during the financial year. The Company Secretary attends meetings, with the Chief Executive Audit & Risk Committee Scottish Rugby Board: Andrew Healy, Jim Littlefair, Robert Howat, Mike Monro, Dominic McKay, Graeme Scott, attending as required. The Committee engaged with external (Chair: Lesley Thomson QC) David McMillan, Colin Grassie, Mark Dodson, Rob Flockhart, Lesley Thomson, Ian McLauchlan consultants, Willis Towers Watson, in relation to the remuneration Mike Monro, Peter Laverie (to 31 December 2017), Graeme Scott, and extension of the Chief Executive’s contract which was Jim Littlefair and Lesley Thomson all served on this Committee extended to 2023. Director’s Representative Notes: during the financial year. The Committee is responsible for Fee Bodies’ Fee Total 1. These rates were not changed in the financial year but assisting the Board to discharge its responsibilities for accounting Governance Standards £ £ £ policies, financial reporting, internal financial control and in future years will be increased in line with any standard risk management. The Committee met four times during the All members of the Board and Council are required to comply Colin Grassie 35,000 - 35,000 inflationary increase applied in the organisation asa with Scottish Rugby’s Code of Conduct. Under the Code whole. financial year. Committee meetings are attended routinely by Rob Flockhart 15,000 - 15,000 of Conduct any alleged breach of the Code is subject to the Financial Director, Financial Controller, Company Secretary 2. Members of the Scottish Rugby Council receive no consideration by an independent panel. No breaches or Peter Laverie* 8,750 - 8,750 and representatives from the Union’s auditors. remuneration in respect of their elected roles although are alleged breaches were reported in the year. Jim Littlefair 15,000 - 15,000 entitled to recover expenses incurred wholly, exclusively Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Inclusion Committee and necessarily on Scottish Rugby business in accordance Corporate Governance Ian McLauchlan 15,000 - 15,000 (Chair: Lesley Thomson QC) with Scottish Rugby’s expenses policy. During the period the Governance Working Party created in David McMillan 15,000 - 15,000 Graeme Scott, Lesley Thomson, David McMillan and Mike Monro 3. World Rugby, Six Nations (6N) and Celtic Rugby Limited 2014 was re-named as the Scottish Rugby Council Standing were selected to serve on this new Committee which was Mike Monro 15,000 - 15,000 (CRL) compensate the representatives/directors serving Committee on Governance and continued its work, under its formed in the spring of 2018. The Committee, which had its first on those bodies and the service fees paid to the Scottish Interim Chair, Rob Flockhart. Its work during the period has been Graeme Scott* 5,519 - 5,519 official meeting on 19 April 2018 is responsible for people welfare, Rugby representatives involved were as noted. Fees reported and its report can be accessed on the Union’s website. equality and diversity, safeguarding and environmental issues. Lesley Thomson 15,000 - 15,000 payable by those bodies during the financial year to Mark The Committee will continue to meet throughout the financial The Council and Board remain committed to the ongoing Dodson and Dominic McKay were disclaimed by the Council members serving as international representatives year. The Company Secretary also attends the Committee’s development and improvement of governance structures. The individuals and are retained by Scottish Rugby. for Scottish Rugby Union are also entitled to be paid a fee meetings. Governance Committee will continue during the 2018/2019 for their services on those bodies. The annual rates of fee for 4. Dominic McKay served as a Director of Celtic Rugby financial year. Nomination Committee those individuals in office at the financial year end are set out Limited, Director of the Guinness PRO14 Board and in the table below. Fees marked with an asterisk are subject to Executive Board Director of Rugby Europe during the year. (Chair: Colin Grassie) Remuneration and Benefits of Non-Executive and Council pro-rating for part years served. Mark Dodson and Robert Howat are Scottish Rugby’s Board Representatives Jim Littlefair, Rob Flockhart, Ian McLauchlan and Colin nominated Board Members of European Professional Value Grassie all served on this Committee during the financial Non-executive Board members, including Council Club Rugby. Any fees payable were disclaimed by the Position Held Paid by £ year. The Chief Executive and Company Secretary also representatives on the Board, are paid a fee for their services. individuals and retained by Scottish Rugby. attend the Committee’s meetings. This Committee is The fees applied for the non-executive Board members serving Ian Rankin Celtic Rugby CRL 7,000 responsible for making recommendations to the Board as to at the financial year end are set out below, pro-rated for part Dee Bradbury Rugby Europe SRU 7,000 the membership of the Board and its Sub-Committees, the years. Board members are also entitled to be reimbursed identification and recruitment of new Directors when required for expenses incurred wholly, exclusively and necessarily on John Jeffrey World Rugby and the identification and appraisal of international body Scottish Rugby business. Council & Exco World Rugby 30,000 representatives. The Committee met four times in the period. 6N Council 6N 18,000

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An overview and review of the Union can be found in the Inclusion Plan, which can be located on our website, and we Business Review, within the Strategic Report on page 44. have appointed an Equality Champion. In addition, equality and inclusion is imbedded within the responsibilities of the roles throughout our Rugby Development Department. Further, Going Concern and Outlook a Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Inclusion Committee has The Directors believe that the Union has adequate resources been established, chaired by our Non Executive Director and to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future Equality Champion ensuring equality and inclusion remains a and it therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis focus. Scottish Rugby has also signed the Equality Network in preparing the financial statements. The Directors continue Scottish LGBTI Sports Charter. to budget for, and operate, the Union on a cash flow positive Consultation with employees or their representatives has and earnings positive basis. Notwithstanding the challenging continued at all levels, with the aim of ensuring that their intra-industry and wider economic and market conditions, views are taken into account when decisions are made that the Directors intend to continue to operate on this basis and, are likely to affect their interests and that all employees are therefore, look forward to the year ahead and the challenges aware of the financial and economic performance of their that this brings. business units and of the Union as a whole. Communication with all employees continues through e-mail communication, Employees organisation-wide Engage newsletter briefings, CEO employee briefings and the distribution of the Annual Report. Scottish Rugby recognises the value and importance of Glenalmond College v Strathallan School in the U18 Cup Final promoting equal employment opportunities for its current and future staff and considers all forms of discrimination Statement of Directors’ responsibilities The directors are responsible for keeping adequate Directors to be unacceptable in the workplace. We aim to be an accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the The Directors of Scottish Rugby Union Limited who held office inclusive organisation where everyone is treated with dignity The Directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and Union’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy during the year, and up to the date of signing the financial and respect and where diversity is valued across all of the the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and at any time the financial position of the Union and enable statements, are noted in the Annual Report. recognised equality strands detailed within the Equality regulations. them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Act 2010. The organisation is committed to providing equal Company law requires the directors to prepare financial Companies Act 2006. opportunities throughout recruitment, employment, training statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors The directors are also responsible for safeguarding the assets and career development and has a comprehensive Equal have prepared the Union’s financial statements in accordance of the Union and hence for taking reasonable steps for the Opportunities Employment Policy, Equality and Inclusion By order of the Board with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Policy and several other related policies that support the nine (United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS 102 “The protected characteristics within the Equality Act. The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of of the Union’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom Robert M Howat We are committed to adopting equitable employment Ireland”, and applicable law). Under company law the directors governing the preparation and dissemination of financial Company Secretary practices and terms and conditions which are based on the must not approve the Union’s financial statements unless they are statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Edinburgh, 19 July 2018 merits, ability and potential of individuals, and to avoiding satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of any conditions or requirements that cannot be justified by the the Union and of the surplus or deficit of the Union for that period. In the case of each director in office at the date the Directors’ needs of the job. As an example of this equitable approach, Report is approved: In preparing the financial statements, the directors are required to: Scottish Rugby has been granted the Positive About Disabled • so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit People award by Job Centre Plus, recognising our commitment • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them information of which the Union’s auditors are unaware; and to equality and confirming that applications from disabled consistently; people are always positively considered by the organisation. • they have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken • state whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting as a director in order to make themselves aware of any In addition to our employment practices, Scottish Rugby has Standards, comprising FRS 102, have been followed, subject relevant audit information and to establish that the Union’s achieved the Intermediate Level of the Equality Standard: A to any material departures disclosed and explained in the auditors are aware of that information. Framework for Sport which is a collaborative effort between financial statements; the four national Sports Councils, UK Sport and equality • make judgements and accounting estimates that are organisations to achieve measurable strands of equality. reasonable and prudent; and Scottish Rugby has also been awarded the Preliminary Level of the Equality Standard through our efforts and commitment • prepare the financial statements on the going concern to make rugby in Scotland open to all. A significant amount basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Union will of work has been undertaken in producing our Equality and continue in business.

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Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Reporting on Other Information

Opinion The other information comprises all of the information in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our In our opinion the Scottish Rugby Union’s non-statutory group auditors’ report thereon. The directors are responsible for the financial statements (the “financial statements”): other information. Our opinion on the financial statements • give a true and fair view of the state of the Union’s affairs as does not cover the other information and, accordingly, we do at 31 May 2018 and of the Union’s surplus and cash flows for not express an audit opinion or any form of assurance thereon. the year then ended; and In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our • have been properly prepared in accordance with United responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United so, consider whether the other information is materially Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS 102 “The inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially ”, and applicable law). misstated. If we identify an apparent material inconsistency or material misstatement, we are required to perform procedures Basis for Opinion to conclude whether there is a material misstatement of the We conducted our audit in accordance with International financial statements or a material misstatement of the other Standards on Auditing (UK) (“ISAs (UK)”) and applicable law. information. If, based on the work we have performed, we Our responsibilities under ISAs (UK) are further described in the conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements information, we are required to report that fact. We have section of our report. We believe that the audit evidence we nothing to report based on these responsibilities. have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Responsibilities for the Financial Statements and the audit Independence Annan v Cartha Queens Park in the U18 Girls’ Club Shield Final Responsibilities of the directors for the financial statements We remained independent of the Union in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors’ Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial Use of this Report financial statements in the UK, which includes the FRC’s Ethical responsibilities set out on pages 52 and 53, the directors are statements Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for and in accordance with these requirements. accordance with the applicable framework and for being Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about only for the Union’s directors as a body to enable you to fulfil your satisfied that they give a true and fair view. The directors are Conclusions Relating to Going Concern whether the financial statements as a whole are free from obligation to obtain an audit of Scottish Rugby Union’s group also responsible for such internal control as they determine is material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to financial statements in accordance with our engagement We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable letter dated 17 July 2018 and for no other purpose. We do in relation to which ISAs (UK) required us to report to you when: that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that not, in giving this opinion, accept or assume responsibility for or error. • the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements is shown or into whose hands it may come, including without in the preparation of the financial statements is not In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, limitation under any contractual obligations of the company, appropriate; or for assessing the Union’s ability to continue as a going concern, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing. disclosing as applicable, matters related to going concern and • the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors Other Matter any identified material uncertainties that may cast on the basis of these financial statements. either intend to liquidate the Union or to cease operations, or significant doubt about the Union’s ability to continue to We draw attention to the fact that these financial statements have no realistic alternative but to do so. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period have not been prepared under section 394 of the Companies financial statements is located on the FRC’s website at: www. of at least twelve months from the date when the financial Act 2006 and are not the company’s statutory financial frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. The description forms part of statements are authorised for issue. statements. our auditors’ report. However, because not all future events or conditions can be predicted, this statement is not a guarantee as to the Union’s PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ability to continue as a going concern. Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors Edinburgh, 19 July 2018

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The financial statements have been prepared in compliance % with United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Land Nil Financial Reporting Standard 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and the Republic Stands and Heritable property 1-20 of Ireland (“FRS 102”). Fixtures and fittings 4-25 The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation Other equipment 7-50 of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years No depreciation is charged on Assets Under Construction. presented, unless otherwise stated. Intangible Assets These financial statements are prepared on the going concern Intangible assets comprise computer related software. The cost basis, under the historical cost convention, as modified by the of intangible fixed assets is their purchase cost, together with recognition of certain financial assets and liabilities measured any incidental costs of acquisition. The level for capitalisation at fair value. of intangible fixed assets has been set at £5,000. Amortisation is Basis of Consolidation calculated so as to write off the cost of intangible fixed assets, less their estimated residual values, over the expected useful The consolidated financial statements cover the year to 31 economic lives of the assets concerned. The straight line May 2018 and include the Scottish Rugby Union, a mutual basis is used in respect of all assets and the principal annual organisation, its subsidiary undertakings Scottish Rugby Union Lismore celebrate winning the U15 Girls’ Club Shield amortisation rates are: Limited, Edinburgh Rugby Limited, Glasgow Warriors Limited, % Saltire Rugby Holdings Limited, and The Murrayfield Experience Leasing and hire purchase agreements which transfer Financial Instruments Limited, and a related body, the Thistle Rugby Trust. The parent Intangible Fixed Assets 7-50 substantially all the benefits and risks of ownership of an asset The Union has chosen to adopt Sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in body, Scottish Rugby Union, has not traded during either the are treated as if the asset had been purchased outright. The No amortisation is charged on Assets Under Construction. respect of financial instruments. current period or previous year and its only assets and liabilities assets are included in fixed assets and the capital element are its investment in, and loans from, Scottish Rugby Union Deferred Income of the leasing commitment is shown as an obligation under (i) Financial Assets Limited of £50,000. finance leases. The lease rentals are treated as consisting Capital grants and debenture premiums are transferred to Basic financial assets, including trade and other debtors, of capital and interest elements, with the capital element Turnover deferred income and amortised over the estimated useful cash and bank balances and loans, are initially recognised applied to reduce the outstanding obligation and the interest life of the associated fixed assets or the life of the debenture, at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a Turnover represents ticket sales, broadcasting revenue and all element charged against the surplus or deficit for the period respectively. financing transaction, where the transaction is measured other income and is stated net of VAT. Revenue is recognised on a straight line basis. Assets held under finance leases are at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a based on the relevant contractual terms or in accordance with Debenture issue costs depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the useful market rate of interest. Such assets are subsequently carried the occurrence of the relevant event. Where consideration is lives of equivalent owned assets. received in kind, income and expenditure are grossed up on The costs associated with the issue of capital instruments are at amortised cost using the effective interest method. charged to the income and expenditure account on an Grants the basis of arm’s length commercial rates. At the end of each reporting period financial assets annual basis over the minimum period remaining until the Revenue grants are credited to the income and expenditure measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective Tangible Assets redemption of the associated instrument. account in the same period as the related expenses. evidence of impairment. They are first assessed individually The cost of tangible assets is their purchase cost, together Pension costs for impairment, or collectively where the debtors are not Taxation with any incidental costs of acquisition. Significant sums are individually significant. Where there is no objective evidence Contributions are made by the Union to money purchase spent on maintenance of the Union’s main asset, BT Murrayfield The Union has mutual trading status for taxation purposes as of impairment for an individual debtor, it is included in a scheme pension arrangements for certain employees. Stadium, therefore the de-minimus level for capitalisation of regards its trading activities with the members and pays tax group of debtors with similar credit risk characteristics and Amounts due to assurance companies are charged against assets has been set at £10,000 for the first three asset categories only on the profit derived from trading with non-members. these are assessed collectively for impairment based on the income and expenditure account in the period in which below and at £5,000 for Other equipment. Depreciation is Deferred Taxation is recognised on all timing differences where their ageing. they become payable. The Union provides no other post calculated so as to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets, the transaction or events that give rise to an obligation to pay retirement benefits to its employees. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference less their estimated residual values, over the expected useful more, or less, tax in the future have occurred by the Balance between the carrying amount and the present value of economic lives of the assets concerned. The straight line Finance and operating leases Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised when it is the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original basis is used in respect of all assets and the principal annual probable that they will be recovered. The tax rates in force at Costs in respect of operating leases are charged on a straight effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in depreciation rates are: the Balance Sheet date are used to calculate the need for any line basis over the lease term. the Income Statement. deferred tax provision or asset.

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If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from Financial liabilities are derecognised when the liability is Consolidated Income & Expenditure account an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, extinguished, that is when the contractual obligation is for the year ended 31 May 2018 the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the discharged, cancelled or expires. current carrying amount does not exceed what the (iii) Offsetting 2018 2017 carrying amount would have been had the impairment Notes £000 £000 not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net recognised in the Income Statement. amounts presented in the financial statements when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised Turnover Other financial assets, are initially measured at fair value, amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis Ticket income 12,337 12,636 which is normally the transaction price. or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Broadcasting revenues 15,165 13,270 Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and (iv) Hedging arrangements Commercial income 10,837 11,013 the changes in fair value are recognised in the Income Statement, unless they are included in a hedging The Union applies hedge accounting in respect of forward Other operating income 18,902 14,530 arrangement, and except that investments in equity foreign exchange contracts held to manage the cash 57,241 51,449 instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair flow exposures of forecast transactions denominated in values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost foreign currencies. These foreign exchange hedges have Costs less impairment. been designated as cash flow hedges. International and Professional Rugby (28,894) (24,967) Financial assets are derecognised when (a) the contractual The Union also applies hedge accounting for transactions Domestic and Performance Rugby (8,731) (7,623) rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, entered into to manage the cash flow exposures of Commercial and Operational (13,252) (12,460) or (b) substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership borrowings. Interest rate swaps are held to manage the Club Support and Development (2,913) (2,766) of the asset are transferred to another party, or (c) despite interest rate exposures and are designated as cash flow having retained some significant risks and rewards of hedges of floating rate borrowings. Depreciation (1,281) (1,231) ownership, control of the asset has been transferred to (55,071) (49,047) Changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as another party who has the practical ability to unilaterally cash flow hedges, and which are effective, are recognised sell the asset to an unrelated third party without imposing directly in equity. Any ineffectiveness in the hedging Operating Surplus 2,170 2,402 additional restrictions. relationship (being the excess of the cumulative change in Deficit on disposal of Fixed Asset - (331) (ii) Financial liabilities fair value of the hedging instrument since inception of the Surplus on ordinary activities before interest 2,170 2,071 hedge over the cumulative change in the fair value of the Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other hedged item since inception of the hedge) is recognised payables, and bank loans, are initially recognised at Net interest 3 (333) (356) in the Income Statement. transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is The gain or loss recognised in Other Comprehensive Surplus on ordinary activities before taxation 1 1,837 1,715 measured at the present value of the future receipts Income is reclassified to the Income Statement when discounted at a market rate of interest. the hedge relationship ends. Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires, no Tax on surplus on ordinary activities 4 - - Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised longer meets the hedging criteria, the forecast transaction cost, using the effective interest method. is no longer highly probable, the hedged debt instrument Surplus for the financial year 17 1,837 1,715 Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services is derecognised or the hedging instrument is terminated. that have been acquired in the ordinary course of Public benefit entity concessionary loans (including The turnover and operating surplus shown above are derived from continuing operations within the UK. business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified debentures) as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Concessionary loans arrangements, when received Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price for the purpose of furthering the primary objective of and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the the Union, which include any debentures or bank loans effective interest method. received below the prevailing market rate of interest are initially measured at the amount received. In subsequent The derivative instruments utilised by the Union are interest years, the carrying amount of concessionary loans in the rate swaps and forward exchange forward contracts. financial statements is adjusted to reflect any accrued Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date interest payable or receivable. a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their value on the market price date from relevant counterparties. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in the Income Statement in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless they are included in a hedging arrangement.

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Balance Sheet for the year ended 31 May 2018 as at 31 May 2018

2018 2017 2018 2017 £000 £000 Notes £000 £000 Fixed Assets Surplus for the financial year 1,837 1,715 Tangible assets 5 37,903 38,289 Intangible assets 6 415 206 Other Comprehensive Income: Investments 7 2 2 38,320 38,497 Cash Flow hedges: Change in value of interest rate hedging instruments 84 (10) Derivative financial instruments: falling due after more than one year 10 377 225 Change in value of foreign exchange hedging instruments 467 (737) Current Assets Other comprehensive income / (expense) for the year 551 (747) Derivative financial instruments 10 118 415 Debtors 8 8,020 5,901 Total comprehensive income for the year 2,388 968 Cash at bank 1,979 2,021 Cash in hand 14 15 10,131 8,352

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 (15,789) (14,129)

Derivative financial instruments 10 (487) (1,090)

Net Current Liabilities (6,145) (6,867)

Provisions for liabilities 11 (151) (159)

Total assets less current liabilities and provisions 32,401 31,696

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 9 3,500 5,047 Financial Liabilities 10 524 617 Deferred income 12 1,673 1,798 Ten Year Debentures 13 1 1 Murrayfield Debentures 14 31,787 31,705 Irredeemable Debentures 15 97 97 37,582 39,265 Capital and Reserves General reserve 17 (4,665) (6,502) Hedging reserve (516) (1,067) (5,181) (7,569)

32,401 31,696

The financial statements on pages 58 to 74 were approved by the Scottish Rugby Board and signed on its behalf on 19 July 2018 by:

Colin Grassie,Chairman

Mark Dodson, Chief Executive

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Consolidated Statement of changes in equity Consolidated Statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 May 2018 for the year ended 31 May 2018

2018 2017 General Hedging Notes £000 £000 Reserve Reserve Total £000 £000 £000 Net cash from operating activities 18 2,587 3,851

Balance as at 1 June 2016 (8,217) (320) (8,537) Cash Flow from investing activities Payments to acquire Tangible Assets (639 ) (760 ) Surplus for the year 1,715 - 1,715 Payments to acquire Intangible Assets (222 ) (151 ) Payments to acquire Fixed Assets (861 ) (911 ) Other comprehensive expense for the year: Fair value loss on interest rate derivative financial instrument - (10) (10) Cash flow from financing activities Fair value loss on foreign exchange derivative financial instrument - (737) (737) Repayment of bank loan (1,500 ) (500 ) Total other comprehensive expense for the year - (747) (747) Finance Lease (4 ) (3 ) Interest paid on bank overdrafts and loans (265 ) (276 ) Balance as at 31 May 2017 (6,502) (1,067) (7,569) Net cash used in financing activities (1,769 ) (779 )

Net (decrease) / increase in cash at bank and in hand (43 ) 2,161 Balance as at 1 June 2017 (6,502) (1,067) (7,569) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 2,036 (125 ) Surplus for the year 1,837 - 1,837 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 1,993 2,036 Other comprehensive income for the year: Fair value gain on interest rate derivative financial instrument - 84 84 Fair value gain on foreign exchange derivative financial instrument - 467 467 Total other comprehensive income for the year - 551 551

Balance as at 31 May 2018 (4,665) (516) (5,181)

The hedging reserve is used to record transactions arising from the Union’s cash flow hedging arrangements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements 2. Staff Costs The average monthly number of persons employed during the year who are involved in and support the Scottish game was: 1. Surplus on ordinary activities before taxation 2018 2017 2018 2018 2017 2017 The surplus on ordinary activities before taxation is stated after crediting: £000 £000 No. No. No. No. Amortisation of deferred income 125 135 Rugby Barter transaction sponsorship income 1,198 1,075 Professional Players 103 99 And after charging: Professional Teams – Coaching & Operations 31 27 Auditors’ remuneration 32 29 National Team – Coaching & Operations 10 10 Auditors’ fees for non-audit services Elite Development Players & Coaches 34 30 Tax compliance 9 8 Domestic & Performance 77 76 Tax advisory 6 20 Strength & Conditioning 17 15 Other 10 22 Medical & Physiotherapy 18 17 Depreciation charge for the year: 290 274 Owned fixed assets 1,268 1,215 Stadium Operations 38 31 Amortisation charge for the year: Commercial, marketing & other corporate functions 59 53 Owned intangible assets 13 16 TOTAL 387 358 Operating lease rentals

Plant & Machinery 21 132 Within these figures: Other 374 305 Domestic & Performance includes employees within the BT Academies, Domestic Rugby Support Services, Participation & Barter transaction sponsorship costs 1,198 1,075 Development, Coach Development, Outreach & Equality, Schools & Youth, Domestic & Elite Refereeing, and Age Grade Administrative and management expenses 3,236 2,994 & Other Coaches.

Stadium Operations includes staff involved in Event Management, Ticketing and Stadium, Pitch & Grounds Maintenance.

Commercial, marketing & other corporate functions includes Commercial & Marketing, HR & Communications, Finance & IT, Governance and Business Services.

2018 2017 £000 £000 Employment costs: Wages and salaries 24,360 21,849 Social security costs 2,887 2,454 Other pension costs 717 628 27,964 24,931

At the year end the pension accrual was £273k (2017 - £390k).

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Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements

3. Net Interest 5. Tangible Assets 2018 2017 Heritable Fixtures and Other Assets Under £000 £000 Property Fittings Equipment Construction Total Interest payable on bank overdrafts (251) (274) £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 Amortisation of Debenture issue costs (82) (82) Cost (333) (356) As at 1 June 2017 47,290 14,651 4,820 35 66,796 Additions 169 190 371 152 882 The rates of interest on the Union’s term loan borrowings are included in Note 10. As at 31 May 2018 47,459 14,841 5,191 187 67,678

4. Tax on surplus on ordinary activities Accumulated Depreciation 2018 2017 As at 1 June 2017 12,007 12,862 3,638 - 28,507 £000 £000 Charge for year 699 254 315 - 1,268 Current Tax: As at 31 May 2018 12,706 13,116 3,953 - 29,775 On surplus arising from non-mutual trading - - Net book value Deferred: As at 31 May 2018 34,753 1,725 1,238 187 37,903 Origination and reversal of timing differences 450 292 Movement in deferred tax unprovided (450) (292) As at 31 May 2017 35,283 1,789 1,182 35 38,289 - - 6. Intangible Assets Factors affecting the current tax charge for the year Computer Assets Under Software Construction Total Surplus on ordinary activities before taxation 1,837 1,715 £000 £000 £000 Cost Corporation Tax at 19% (2017 – 20%) 349 343 As at 1 June 2017 203 162 365 Transfers 72 (72) - Effects of: Additions 222 - 222 Net expenses not deductible for tax purposes 161 163 As at 31 May 2018 497 90 587 Crystallisation of tax losses (447) (573) Non-taxable mutual profits (198) (150) Accumulated Amortisation Depreciation in excess of capital allowances 102 103 As at 1 June 2017 159 - 159 Capital transactions 16 83 Charge for year 13 - 13 Movement in other timing differences 17 31 As at 31 May 2018 172 - 172 - - The Union has gross taxable profits arising in the year of £nil (2017 - £nil). Net book value As at 31 May 2018 325 90 415

As at 31 May 2017 44 162 206

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Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements

7. Investments 10. Financial instruments

The Union holds one €1.25 ordinary share in British & Irish Lions DAC, First Floor, Simmonscourt House, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Treasury policy Dublin 4, a company incorporated in the Irish Republic. The Union’s investment represents a 25% holding in the issued share capital Treasury activity is focused on monitoring working capital, managing interest rate risk and managing currency rate risk. of the company. Treasury activity is not a profit centre and the Union neither enters into transactions of a speculative nature nor trades in The Union is the beneficial owner of 100 €1.00 ordinary shares in Celtic Rugby DAC, Millbank House, Arkle Road, Sandyford Industrial financial instruments. Estate, Dublin 18, a company incorporated in the Irish Republic. The Union’s holding represents 33% of the company’s issued share The Union has the following financial instruments: capital. 2018 2017 The Union is the beneficial owner of 1,667 €1.27 ordinary shares in Limited, 24/26 City Quay, Dublin 2, a company incorporated in the Irish Republic and which is in liquidation. The Union’s holding represents 16.67% of the company’s £000 £000 issued share capital. Financial assets that are debt instruments measured at amortised cost: Trade Debtors 6,880 4,760 In addition to the above, The Union is a member of European Professional Club Rugby, a Swiss association, whose principal activity is promoting and managing the European Rugby Champions Cup, Challenge Cup and Continental Shield. Other debtors 1,140 1,141

The Union is one of three subscribers, the others being The Limited and , to Great Britain Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income: Rugby Sevens Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales, and limited by guarantee. Derivative financial instruments 495 640 Given the disposition of the other shareholdings in these companies, and the immateriality of their net surpluses and net assets after receipt of dividends by the Union, the Directors do not believe that these investments fall to be treated as associate companies. Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost: The Union owns 100% of the shareholding of The Murrayfield Experience Limited, Saltire Rugby Holdings Limited, Edinburgh Rugby Bank Loans & Overdraft 3,500 5,000 Limited and Glasgow Warriors Limited. These companies are all dormant, and their registered address is BT Murrayfield Stadium, Trade creditors 2,000 1,594 Edinburgh EH12 5PJ. Other creditors 13,789 12,582 Fixed asset investments are stated at the lower of cost and valuation.

Financial liabilities measured at fair value through other comprehensive income: 8. Debtors Derivative financial instruments 1,011 1,707 2018 2017 Amounts falling due within one year £000 £000 Derivative financial instruments - Forward Contracts Trade debtors 6,880 4,760 Other debtors 286 285 The Union enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to mitigate the exchange rate risk for certain future foreign currency receivables. The forward foreign exchange contracts are measured at fair value, which is determined using Prepayments 854 856 valuation techniques that utilise observable inputs. The key inputs used in valuing the derivatives are the year end spot 8,020 5,901 exchange rates. The fair value of the forward foreign exchange currency contracts at 31 May 2018 was (£472k) (2017: (£939k)). 9. Creditors Derivative financial instruments - Interest rate swaps 2018 2017 The Union has a term loan with Bank of Scotland of £3.5m (2017: £5m), with the balance being repayable in full on 30 June Amounts falling due within one year £000 £000 2020. The Union has also entered into an interest rate swap with the Bank of Scotland, which is used to hedge the Union’s Advance receipts 5,363 4,600 exposure to interest rate movements on the bank loan facility in relation to £2.5m (2017: £5m) of the term loan. This has Trade creditors 2,000 1,594 fixed the interest rate on these borrowings over the period of the loan at an average rate of 3.491%. Other tax and social security 2,392 2,538 The interest rate swap arrangement has a fair market value, being the net present value of future cash flows due under Accruals 6,034 5,397 the swap compared to current interest rates. The fair value of the interest rate swap on 31 May 2018 was (£44k). The fair 15,789 14,129 value of the interest rate swaps in place on 31 May 2017 was (£128k).

2018 2017 Amounts falling due after more than one year £000 £000 Bank loans 3,500 5,000 Other creditors - 47 3,500 5,047

Within Amounts falling due after more than one year, bank loans of £3.5m (2017 - £5m) are repayable in full by 30 June 2020. Security was granted to the Union’s bankers by way of a Bond and Floating charge over the assets of Scottish Rugby Union Limited.

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Notes to the Financial Statements Notes to the Financial Statements

11. Provisions for Liabilities 14. Murrayfield Debentures Tenant Club 2018 2018 2017 2017 Deferred Residual Class of Value No. No. No. Tax Fund Other Total Debenture Each Authorised Issued £000 Issued £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 A £1,200 9,100 9,092 10,910 9,092 10,910 Opening - 50 109 159 B £2,200 7,900 7,900 17,380 7,900 17,380 Transfer during period - 2 (10) (8) C £3,500 1,000 1,000 3,500 1,000 3,500 Closing - 52 99 151 Thistle £9,900 500 188 1,861 188 1,861 Debentures issued 18,180 33,651 18,180 33,651 2018 2017 Issue Costs: Deferred taxation comprises: £000 £000 Opening 1,946 2,028 Accelerated capital allowances 1,185 1,231 Amortisation (82) (82) Other timing differences 193 116 Closing 1,864 1,946 Trading losses carried forward (1,723) (2,142) (345) (795) Net Issue Proceeds less Amortisation 31,787 31,705 345 795 - - The Murrayfield Debentures are unsecured, rank pari passu and are interest free. Repayment, at par, is at the discretion of the Union on or after 1 January 2043 in respect of the A and C Debentures and 1 January 2044 with regard to the B and Following due consideration of future anticipated taxable profits, the residual deferred tax assets on trading losses carried Thistle Debentures. Holders have the right to purchase a ticket for any event or match at the stadium for which the Union forward has not been recognised on the basis that it will take some time for them to be fully recovered. The deferred tax retains direct control over the allocation of all tickets. In respect of Six Nations matches the ticket is for a specific seat. asset will be fully recoverable should there be appropriate future taxable profits. Thistle and C Debenture holders also have a right to purchase certain matchday hospitality packages.

12. Deferred Income Heritable Debenture 2018 2017 15. Irredeemable Debentures

Property Premium Total Total The 972 (2017 - 972) Debentures of £100 each (the 1925 Debentures) entitle the holder to purchase two tickets at Murrayfield £000 £000 £000 £000 for each match directly controlled by the Union. The debentures are interest free. Opening 1,506 292 1,798 1,933 Amortisation in period (20) (105) (125) (135) Closing 1,486 187 1,673 1,798 16. Leases Operating Lease commitments 2018 2017

13. Ten Year Debentures £000 £000 2018 2017 Land & Buildings; payable in Debenture Class of Value Max. No. No. No. 1 year 374 374 Issue Debenture Each Authorised Issued Issued 2 to 5 years 912 1,285 2009 Debentures J £1 500 90 90 1,286 1,659 K £1 1,000 429 429 L £1 200 78 78 17. General Reserve 2012 Debentures N £1 1,000 14 14 2018 2017 O £1 1,000 180 180 £000 £000 Debentures issued 791 791 Opening (6,502) (8,217) Surplus for the year 1,837 1,715 The 2009 Debentures are unsecured, interest free and repayable at par on 31 May 2019. The 2012 Debentures are Closing (4,665) (6,502) unsecured, interest free and repayable at par on 31 May 2022. Holders of the 2009 and 2012 Debentures have the right to purchase a ticket for any event or match at the stadium for which the Union retains direct control over the allocation of all tickets. In respect of Six Nations matches, the ticket is for a specific seat.

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Notes to the Financial Statements Five Year Summary

18. Reconciliation of operating surplus to net cashflow from operating activities 2018 2017 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 Operating surplus 2,170 2,402 Depreciation charge 1,268 1,215 Income 57,241 51,449 47,434 44,243 43,730 Amortisation charge 13 16 Deferred income amortisation (125) (135) Expenditure: Movement in other provisions (10) - International and Professional Rugby 28,894 24,967 23,988 22,761 23,614 Tenant club residual fund 2 2 Domestic and Performance Rugby 8,731 7,623 7,509 6,201 4,969 (Increase) / Decrease in debtors (2,119) 575 Commercial and Operational 13,252 12,460 10,570 10,876 10,077 Increase / (Decrease) in creditors 1,388 (224) Club Support and Development 2,913 2,766 2,937 2,772 2,251 2,587 3,851 Depreciation 1,281 1,231 1,180 1,053 1,257 55,071 49,047 46,184 43,663 42,168 19. Reconciliation of net cashflow to movement in net debt 2018 2017 £000 £000 Operating Surplus 2,170 2,402 1,250 580 1,562 (Decrease) / increase in cash in the year (43) 2,161 Amortisation of Murrayfield Debentures (82) (82) Deficit on disposal of Fixed Asset - (331) - - - Finance Lease 4 3 Repayment of bank loan 1,500 500 Surplus on ordinary activities before interest 2,170 2,071 1,250 580 1,562 Change in net debt during the year 1,379 2,582 Net debt at the beginning of the year (34,767) (37,349) Net interest (333) (356) (404) (556) (702) Net debt at the end of the year (33,388) (34,767) Surplus before taxation 1,837 1,715 846 24 860

20. Analysis of net debt 31 May Other 31 May Taxation - - (10) - - 2017 Cash Flows Changes 2018

£000 £000 £000 £000 Surplus for year / period 1,837 1,715 836 24 860 Cash in hand 15 (1) - 14 Note (1) Cash at bank 2,021 (42) - 1,979

Bank loans (5,000) 1,500 - (3,500) Capital Expenditure 1,104 889 732 1,040 1,558 Finance lease due within one year - 4 - 4

Irredeemable Debentures (97) - - (97) Note (1) – 2014 represents a 13 month period, ended 31 May 2014. Other columns represent one year, ending on 31 May. Murrayfield Debentures (31,705) - (82) (31,787) Ten Year Debentures (1) - - (1) (34,767) 1,461 (82) 33,388

Debentures have been treated as public benefit entity concessionary loans as they were received below the prevailing market rate of interest and for the purpose of furthering the primary objective of the Union.

21. Related Party Transactions

Three of the directors of Scottish Rugby Union Limited, Rob Flockhart, Jim Littlefair and Mike Monro were also trustees of the Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation during the year. Scottish Rugby Union Limited does not charge the charity for any administrative or other support that it provides and made a donation to it of £1,596 in the current year (2017: £1,560).

22. SRU Group

The Scottish Rugby Union carries out all of its operations through its wholly owned subsidiary, Scottish Rugby Union Limited, the registered office of which is Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ. For accounting purposes, the group is also deemed to include the Thistle Rugby Trust. The group has taken advantage of the exemption conferred by FRS102 from the need to disclose transactions between group entities that have been eliminated on consolidation in these group financial statements.

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Commentary on the Financial Statements

This section provides a general commentary on the income and rugby team, which is supported by sportscotland, together expenditure categories for the year ended 31 May 2018. with associated programme costs, including travel, training and event costs are also included. Similarly, expenditure for Turnover the delivery of the programme related to funding from the CashBack for Communities grant is included here. Scottish Rugby’s turnover comes from a number of areas. National team match ticket sales, including the Natwest 6 The investment in The BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy is Nations and other home international matches, pro-club included in this category, with costs including coaching, match ticket sales, together with related broadcasting revenue facilities, programmes and players, kit, equipment and match provide a significant element of this. Match day income also venue and logistics. Specialist coaching costs are included includes revenue from pitchside advertising boards, match here, as are analysis and other rugby operational support costs. programmes and revenue from hospitality activities. The sale This area also includes investment in the Scottish Qualified of merchandise throughout the year is a further important programme. source of income. Referee development, from grassroots to international level, Scottish Rugby is grateful for funding from its many sponsors includes the costs of referee coaching, travel to games, kit, including BT and Macron. All of Scottish Rugby’s partners are and staffing and office expenditure for those employed in this noted at the back of the Annual Report. Scottish Rugby is area. Referee costs also include salary, travelling expenses also grateful for significant grant funding from World Rugby, and associated costs for professional refereeing. sportscotland and the CashBack for Communities programme. Turnover also includes income from European Professional Club Scottish Rugby delivers coaching courses throughout Scotland, Scotland U20’s Charlie Chapman puts the ball in the Rugby (EPCR) and the Guinness PRO14, and from other events including United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC) ones. scrum at Myreside held in BT Murrayfield Stadium including dinners, business The costs of these are included here and the delivery of this conferences, concerts and Christmas party nights. programme is part funded by sportscotland. This area also includes the staff in the Training & Education team, training Marketing and commercial expenditure is included in this area, Depreciation International and Professional Rugby and facility costs, and course resources, as well as tutor and where the costs of partnering with, developing and maintaining registration fees. The costs of a number of other coaching Scottish Rugby’s family of sponsors are recorded. The activation Depreciation is the annual charge in respect of Scottish The expenditure relating to the players, management, medical resources and initiatives, including the online training hub, costs of marketing campaigns, promotional materials, media Rugby’s fixed assets, primarily the redevelopment costs ofBT and strength & conditioning teams involved in International workshops and conferences, and RugbyRight are also part of events and other operational activities are also included Murrayfield Stadium. and Professional rugby is within this category. This includes this area’s expenditure. here. Similarly included are the costs of other support staff travel, food and accommodation at venues, salaries, kit, and programmes in the areas of ticketing, HR, procurement, IT, laundry costs, travel insurance, training facilities, honours caps Finally, the provision of medical services from physiotherapists finance, governance and business services. Finally, the costs of and team coach hire for all of the Scotland teams playing at and doctors, for cover at various domestic and performance the communications and corporate affairs team and related international level. It also includes all Pro-club costs, being rugby events and matches are included here, as are related activity across the wide spectra of print, broadcast, web and players’, coaches’ and support staff salaries together with kit, strength and conditioning costs. other social media are part of this category. travel and other coaching costs, and match day outgoings such as advertising, turnstile staff, ticket printing, venue Scottish Rugby is grateful for the support of sportscotland and Club Support and Development Registered Office Auditors preparation and entertainment. World Rugby grants which assist in the delivery of a number of BT Murrayfield Stadium PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP the above programmes. Scottish Rugby recognises that investment in the sport at Expenditure in the provision of medical services, including grassroots level is a key element in maintaining and growing the Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors physiotherapists, match doctors for the players, crowd doctors, Commercial & Operational game of rugby. Clubs are supported through the payment of and the medical supplies needed to support players involved in Participation Monies, Player Accident Insurance, contributions Bankers Level 4, Atria One, Commercial and Operational costs cover various areas of international and professional rugby is included in this category. to cup and league travel costs, the Club Sustainability Fund 144 Morrison Street, activity in Scottish Rugby. The running costs of the national Bank of Scotland Also included is the investment in the strength and conditioning and the payment of all referees’ travel costs across the Edinburgh, EH3 8EX stadium are included and these range from pitch repair and Head Office personnel who work with the National and Professional teams, country. Ticket commissions which clubs receive for sales of preparation to roof and other stadium maintenance, and The Mound, together with the associated programme costs. international and sevens tickets are included here as are player include security, insurance, rates, electricity, gas and water, Edinburgh, EH1 1YZ Solicitors reward scheme payments, where clubs’ contributions to the all of which continue to ensure that BT Murrayfield remains a Domestic and Performance Rugby development of players who have gone on to win academy or Pinsent Masons suitable, safe, and well maintained venue. Also included are professional contracts are acknowledged. The joint funding of Princes Exchange match day and non-match day operational and staff costs, as Grassroots investment, which is key in helping to develop the Club Development Officers in partnerships with both clubs and 1 Earl Grey Street, are other event management and entertainment costs. players and coaches of the future, as well as maintaining and local authorities across the country is also part of club support Edinburgh, EH3 9AQ growing the game, is included in this category. The domestic and development expenditure.

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