SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08

GROWING LOCALLY, PERFORMING C ONTENTS SUCCESSFULLY, COMPETING GLOBALLY

04 President’s Message

06 Chairman’s Review

08 Chief Executive’s Review

14 Finance Director’s Review

16 High Performance Rugby

20 Performance Development

26 Community Rugby

32 Results & League Tables

38 The Year in Photographs

40 Scottish Rugby Board Report

42 Auditors Report and Financial Statements

56 A Year of Scottish Governance

58 Sponsor Acknowledgements

59 Forthcoming Fixtures

FRONT COVER: STEVEN LAWRIE AND CHRIS FUSARO CELEBRATE SCOTLAND 7’S WIN OVER FIJI AT THE EMIRATES AIRLINE EDINBURGH SEVENS. INSIDE FRONT COVER: YOUNG PARTICIPANT AT THE MARTIN CURRIE FESTIVAL OF RUGBY

PHOTOGRAPHY: SWPIX; GETTY IMAGES; EWAN BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHY; MICHAEL BOOTH; ANDREA MARCANDALLI; ISOBEL IRVINE; ESME ALLEN/ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS. ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 PRES IDENT’S MESSA G E

George Jack: THE COMMUNITY GAME IS AT THE VERY HEART OF SCOTTISH RUGBY AND IT IS PLEASING TO REPORT THAT THIS SEASON HAS SEEN INCREASES BOTH IN RESOURCES MADE AVAILABLE TO CLUBS AND ALSO IN PLAYING NUMBERS, IN ALL SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY GAME.

04 www.scottishrugby.org Committed as we are to Last year we announced our decision to fund missed out in Dublin after a thrilling fi nish player insurance for clubs and increase travel to an exciting game of rugby - once again a supporting the grass roots payments. It is heartening to report that we testimony to the standards in our club game. of the game, there has been have additionally attracted several national companies keen to support our game – Domestically, congratulations are due real progress made with the specifi cally at the community level – and to Boroughmuir who won the Premier 1 clubs have benefi ted from this. Championship with several games still to appointment of yet more Club play. Well done to Melrose in winning the Recently Scottish Rugby applied for, and Scottish Hydro Electric Cup and also to Development Offi cers. We are was awarded, funding via the Cash Back for Garnock, Preston Lodge and Aberdeen well on the way to reaching Communities initiative. This will be applied University for securing the Shield, Bowl and to help extend the community game to Plate respectively. our target, with more and more ensure that rugby plays its part in helping clubs putting structures in place young Scots develop not only a healthy, One year ago the professional team in positive lifestyle but also that the game itself Edinburgh was in some disarray and, given and working hard to grow the fi nds its way into areas where rugby has the uncertainty, several senior players left game within regional based previously never been played. Additionally, for fresh fi elds. Who would have thought that so far as resources for the community with a relatively inexperienced young side partnerships. game are concerned, this season saw and, later, a brand new coach that they would the re-introduction of alcohol provision at have played the style of rugby that they did Murrayfi eld for international matches, with and fi nish in their best ever placing in the related profi ts devoted to the development of Magners League. Meanwhile, in the west, a grass roots rugby. hard-working Glasgow side almost matched them stride for stride in the run-in beating, This season the structure of communications amongst others, a full strength Munster side meetings with clubs followed a different that two weeks later was to lift the Heineken pattern from the norm, due to pressures of Cup. A great display from both sides that the World Cup in September and October. gives us all hope for the future. Instead, and later than usual, a series of roadshows was held throughout the country This season the relationship between Council to allow discussion of the SRU’s Strategic and Board has been extremely harmonious Plan and for clubs to question the President, and businesslike. The members of both spent Chairman, Chief Executive and others. a great deal of time in clubs, as mentioned previously, thoroughly enjoying the reception In addition to this, the President, given to them and gaining a great deal from accompanied on occasion by Council and the visits. They have given great support to Board members, met, on a timetabled basis, me throughout the year and I would thank with all Premier Clubs; got together with them most warmly for that. I hope that National Clubs on Saturdays at matches; and the others on the Council and Board will attended Regional meetings in the North, understand when I highlight Gordon McKie Glasgow and Edinburgh. As a result of this and Allan Munro for particular thanks. Their activity a booklet was produced in March support of me has been way beyond the call containing issues that had arisen, along with of any duty and my heartfelt gratitude goes to a proposed way of progressing each, and this both men. was issued to all clubs. To have been elected to represent Scottish Back in September, the national XV Rugby for the season past as its President progressed to the last eight of the Rugby has been unforgettable and a huge honour. World Cup, though was disappointed to get Whether speaking on Scotland’s behalf at reasonably near a win against Argentina international level or travelling the length and without actually achieving this. And later breadth of Scotland itself; whether spending in the RBS 6 Nations, despite winning the time meeting genuine rugby folk or speaking Calcutta Cup, that disappointment raised its at dinners or watching matches, the season head again in the match with Italy and, to a has been one of great pleasure for me. certain extent, with Ireland. One year ago, both in word and later by letter, The two tests in Argentina, however, I asked clubs for their support as we sought have given our young squad grounds for to take the game forward in Scotland. As we renewed optimism and now the three Bank stand at the end of the season I can only of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests in humbly say ‘Thank you’, for whenever I have November 2008 will be absolutely vital, for been in clubs throughout Scotland I have RWC seedings are now dependent on these experienced the fellowship of rugby and have results. been given that support. This season the amateur Club International I wish you all a refreshing summer and hope was extended to two matches and I that you return invigorated and determined congratulate those players who had a great to do even better, with the further challenges victory over Wales at Caerphilly and just that a new season brings.

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Allan Munro: AFTER A SEASON HERALDED BY CHALLENGES ON THE FIELD, IN THE CLUBS AND CONCERNING THE BALANCE SHEET, 2007/08 HAS CULMINATED IN A WELCOME RETURN OF CONFIDENCE IN OUR GOVERNANCE OF THE GAME, GROWTH IN ALL AREAS OF THE SPORT AND HARMONY WITHIN THE CLUBS, TOPPED BY A SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN OUR FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL STANDING.

06 www.scottishrugby.org A wealth of positive progress One of my key aims this year has been to to renew our partnership with Canterbury explore as many options as possible with of New Zealand in a new four-year kit across the board has underlined a view to improving facilities and access sponsorship deal. This ground-breaking to rugby for all young people. We are in arrangement is the largest commercial deal Scottish Rugby’s position as consultation with key partners, including Scottish Rugby has secured and extends the an attractive proposition for the Scottish Government, to help in areas eight year relationship with Canterbury. sponsorship, government such as improved pitches, increasing Government confi dence in Scottish Rugby access to rugby through the curriculum and is manifest in the recent Cash Back for investment and partnership encouraging government agencies to work Communities initiative that will benefi t together to promote, grow and champion all Scottish Rugby to the tune of over £1.4m over working – we are now the team sports throughout Scotland. the next three years. Added to all this, our that people want to join. We need to identify, buy into and build on exceptional stadium facilities have proved all opportunities that may arise to increase highly desirable to the organisers of a wealth facilities and participation. The very welcome of major events we look forward to welcoming news that the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Murrayfi eld over the next twelve months. has been awarded to Glasgow is a huge Barcelona FC takes on Hibernian in July opportunity for all involved in sport throughout 2008 while ERC recently confi rmed that Scotland. The excitement generated by Scottish Rugby had won the right to host the such a prominent event being staged in 14th Heineken Cup fi nal, in May 2009. We our country must be captured and used to anticipate further announcements of global increase participation and ensure a positive sporting events being staged at our world- impact on the long-term health of our young class stadium in the near future. people. We must ensure that the facilities put Investment in our National Academy in place for the event are used to their full continues to show real progress with many potential for many years to come and that the Academy members now participating at age unique legacy afforded by Glasgow 2014 is group international and sevens levels, and not lost to the nation. eight of them moving up to full professional At a local level, further forays in this area contracts with Edinburgh or Glasgow. Our include the recent announcement that the national squad may not have had the season national side will play the fi nal match of the it wished for but this is a time for looking 2008 Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn ahead as many Scotland players extend their Test series in Aberdeen. A key factor in the contracts or return to our two professional decision to stage the game in the north east sides, whose remarkable performances this was due to Aberdeen City Council’s pledge to year have proven that they too are the teams make improvements to rugby pitches in the people want to be part of. city. Better facilities make it easier for people As previously highlighted, I would like to to play the game and increase opportunities thank members of staff, the Council and to get involved in the sport. Board colleagues for their hard work and This season has seen further growth in the assistance throughout the year. We have number of women and girls playing rugby, made much progress towards our fi nancial in partnership with the SWRU, and this is and developmental goals including the highlighted elsewhere in this report. Our release of Scottish Rugby’s Strategic Plan partnership with the SWRU has been a and the ensuing presentation to clubs which positive one over the year and I would like to enabled us to gather much useful feedback. thank its Board for its efforts in championing Non-executive Board member, Brian the cause of women in sport. Scottish rugby Kennedy, has intimated his intention to step is committed to the process of integration down from the Board. Brian has contributed and equity within rugby and we look forward greatly over the last three years, I thank him to working with the SWRU Board towards on behalf of my Board for his excellent and integration in 2009. valued support and I am delighted that he In the area of fi nance, a major success has offered to remain available to the Board story over the last year has been our ability as an advisor. I would also like to thank to improve our fi nancial situation, meet our Graeme Millar who resigned from the Board budgetary targets and tackle the debt that at the end of May. had built up during the early days of the There will be at least one change in professional era. This progress has been the membership of the Board from the achieved through an enormous amount Council. George Clark losing his position of hard work in managing our debt while as representative of Premier 1 will have continuing to promote growth at grass roots to be replaced while George Jack faces a level. By exuding confi dence in our product, challenge as President and Archie Ferguson we have attracted interest in all areas of the comes up for re-election. game – from fi lling Murrayfi eld on Six Nations’ days to keeping a positive profi le of Scottish This year we have worked hard to create the Rugby high on the Government agenda. building blocks for long-term development towards a successful future and we have Scottish Rugby has, once again, produced achieved much success. There is no looking excellent results. This positive progress and back – we are moving on, growing in stability at all levels has made us an attractive confi dence and aiming higher as we look proposition to major names including Murray, forward to the new season and the many our national team sponsors, Belhaven and challenges ahead with optimism. Spire Healthcare. We have been delighted

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STRENGTH IN DEPTH

On the playing fi elds, we have taken heart from the many success stories we’ve been hearing over the past months from all areas of the country, in all aspects of the game and at all levels. At a fi nancial level, we have reported a break-even position after interest and our average bank debt has remained constant – an achievement in itself in a Rugby World Cup year – and increased confi dence in our abilities to manage our sport has led to considerable Government belief and public sector investment. A desire to be part of a fl ourishing team has seen Scottish Rugby at the receiving end of substantial sponsorship deals and other commercial programmes. Overall, with our new Strategic Plan now in place, alongside our fi rst ever Performance Plan, we can confi rm that the organisation has sound fi nancial Gordon McKie: procedures and is on a fi rm footing to look ahead with confi dence. THE PAST YEAR HAS SEEN The importance of Murrayfi eld as a top-class our spectators with the match day experience SCOTTISH RUGBY MAKE venue was underlined this year with sell-out they desire but also enabled us to plough back FURTHER PROGRESS IN fi xtures at both RBS 6 Nations’ home games, the profi ts from these activities into grass roots TERMS OF RUGBY BUT that momentum continuing into next season’s rugby development. We continue to work with Six Nations where, at this early stage, we have the Government, Police, local authorities and WE HAVE ALSO GROWN already sold in excess of 20,000 tickets. As other licensing stakeholders to ensure continued STRONGER FINANCIALLY the bulk of our funding is generated through provision of alcohol runs smoothly for all AND COMMERCIALLY THAN international matches, this has welcome concerned. cash-fl ow implications in addition to a very AT ANY OTHER TIME IN encouraging feelgood factor for the sport and Whilst we are satisfi ed with the overall outcome RECENT YEARS. stadium. Already we have other major promoters from Rugby World Cup 2007 in France, our seriously considering our world-class facilities for international side had a disappointing Six their premium events, as evidenced by the recent Nations’ campaign. At the other end of the age announcement that Murrayfi eld will host the 14th spectrum, our U17 and U18 age grade sides Heineken Cup fi nal in May 2009. Securing one have posted outstanding performances, boding of the world’s fl agship sporting events should well for the future of the game but work is ensure that the City and region also benefi t from required to improve the competitiveness of our the signifi cant fi nancial windfall that results in U20 side. Our two pro sides really came of age staging such a fi nal. this season with some remarkable results, both home and away, never letting up and producing a A major step forward this year has been the phenomenal end-of-season run. In addition, our reintroduction of alcohol provision at international Sevens’ squad reached the fi nal of our own Plate matches. This has not only allowed us to event at the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens, compete with our fellow nations in providing losing narrowly to South Africa.

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08 www.scottishrugby.org Cash Back for Communities

A prime example of public been dealt with by the justice sport can play a major role in sector faith in Scottish Rugby system is reinvested in both rural helping young Scots to become was demonstrated by the recent and urban communities throughout healthier, safer and stronger and Government announcement that it Scotland. make a positive contribution to their is to invest around £1.4million into communities. grass roots rugby in Scotland over Scottish Rugby applied for funding the next three years. through the scheme, stressing its The initiative aims to provide belief that sport in general and free rugby coaching and playing The Scottish Government’s Cash rugby in particular can benefi t activities for a total of 32,000 Back for Communities initiative the lifestyles of young people, youngsters aged 10-19 in all 32 means cash recovered by the especially those in disadvantaged local authorities in Scotland by 2011. authorities after criminals have areas. We truly believe that our

FACTS ON FIGURES Over the last two years Scottish Rugby, working in partnership with rugby clubs and local authorities, has put a network of jointly funded development officers in place to work with volunteers to boost numbers playing rugby. Both online player registration and returns in respect of club accident insurance provide strong anecdotal evidence to support the view that the game is continuing to grow in clubs and schools in Scotland. In line with the Strategic Plan, we will undertake a detailed audit process, the result of which will be published in due course. One of the key elements of our Strategic Plan, launched at the end of last year, is to increase playing numbers – to grow locally. A 35% increase in adult players, a 38% increase in young players, bringing the total number of players to 38,000, is sought by 2012. Associated with this we’re looking to increase the number of coaches and referees at all levels. Investment at grass roots, such as the Cash Back for Communities, helps us to actively work with clubs to make them GARGAARARNOCNOO KKR RFCFC VVK KIRKIRRRKKCCACALALALDYDY RFCRFFCC more sustainable, attract more players and participants and build on the growth we are already witnessing in the community game.

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Mull RFC The 2008 Isle of Mull 7s was and Bute youth rugby gatherings. These are just some examples a huge success, involving the The club sends teams, no matter of how energy and enterprise whole of the island in an all day the distance they have to travel off are growing the game on a rugby event. The morning mini tag the island, to those monthly events. remote island. Through volunteer tournament saw every village on Following a Tag Rugby Roadshow, community rugby involvement, the Island (12) enter a team and, a series of satellite Tag clubs with support from Scottish Rugby with the emphasis on participation, was established throughout the through its Regional Development every player received a medal. In island. Two Mull players are in the Manager, rugby is now the sport of the afternoon, 22 teams competed Glasgow U16 training squad and in choice among school children on for the men’s and women’s trophy. September 2007, Mull RFC won the the island. prestigious Scottish Hydro Electric Despite its location, Mull are Club of the Month award. enthusiastic supporters of the Argyll

10 www.scottishrugby.org TEAM SPIRIT With a host of players from both teams TAKING THE INITIATIVE committing to new contracts and the welcome This season has witnessed a hugely return of others to Murrayfi eld and Firhill, next The growth of confi dence in our abilities is welcome change in the fortunes of our two season promises to be exciting. refl ected in several areas in which Scottish professional sides. After a difficult summer Rugby is determined to take a lead. For period, we re-acquired Edinburgh Rugby in In the international arena, it has been example, we are developing links with the August 2007, and then quickly integrated the a season of emotional highs and lows, Scottish Government and Glasgow City business back into Scottish Rugby. Since involving the senior squad through to Council to make sure rugby benefi ts from the then, we have strengthened the playing the youngest age grade sides – from the legacy of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in squads of both teams, and some great overwhelming disappointment of our exit at terms of provision of facilities and increased giant-killing performances by Glasgow and the quarter fi nal stages of the Rugby World youth participation. Edinburgh, both home and away, have Cup on a balmy night in Paris to the A team’s Recognising the potential legacy and resulted in high fi nishing places in the thrilling victory over Ireland A on a chilly economic benefi ts accruing from the Rugby Magners’ league. With Edinburgh fi nishing evening in Perth to the U17 side’s defeat of World Cup 2015, we have recently been in fourth in the league table, denied third France at the recent Millfi eld festival. discussion with the IRB and the Scottish on points difference by Munster and with With one of the youngest national squads Government to consider the possibility of Glasgow in fi fth place it’s been massively in international rugby, we experienced a Scotland bidding to co-host the second encouraging to watch both our professional disappointing outcome to the RBS 6 Nations biggest global sporting event, in seven sides grow in confi dence and success. Championship, but then made history in years’ time. The derby games and associated competition winning the second Test in Argentina, our fi rst Looking outward, we have also been for the 1872 Cup has been a huge draw ever Test win on Argentinian soil. Upon the actively lobbying many of our fellow rugby for both teams’ support with record crowds return of the national management team in nations to revise the drafting of the IRB’s achieved in both Glasgow and Edinburgh. It July, we will review the set up to ensure our proposed new regulation 9, surrounding has been heartening to welcome supporters national side has the best support possible the release of players by their clubs with to both Firhill and Murrayfi eld with the as we move into the Autumn Tests and seek regard to international duty. This is not just a promise of a great spectator experience and to improve our seeding for the next Rugby concern of Scottish rugby – with players in gritty competitive performances on the fi eld. World Cup. demand by French, Welsh, Irish and English clubs – but many other nations such as Argentina, Italy and the Pacifi c Islanders. Closer to home, we are working with The City of Edinburgh Council, EventScotland and other key partners to achieve common goals as we look to promote Edinburgh as a destination of choice. The massive impact of rugby in relation to bringing money into Scotland’s economy, particularly during the RBS 6 Nations championship, cannot be underestimated. Similarly, we look forward to hosting the Heineken Cup Final 2009 in Edinburgh. Additionally, we are striving to develop important stakeholder relationships with other key partners including Food Standards Agency Scotland and Aberdeen City Council, as well as others throughout Scotland. We acknowledge and appreciate the continued support and assistance provided by sportscotland and the Scottish Institute of Sport.

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Rugby Champions In partnership with Scottish Widows Bank, Scottish Rugby recently launched its ‘Rugby Champions’ programme. The initiative aims to increase the amount of rugby played in state secondary schools while rewarding the dedicated schoolteachers who give up their spare time to take extra-curricular rugby. It works by rewarding the school’s registered rugby champion with personal coaching kit and provides the school with specialist rugby equipment for coaching and training; additional equipment is then provided as rugby develops at the school, in accordance with levels of participation. As a result of the successful central region pilot, the number of affiliated rugby schools in the region has risen from 7 to 17, and the number of school teams has risen from 39 to 48 (23%). Scottish Rugby expects the initiative, once rolled out nationwide this summer, to take the number of Scottish state schools playing rugby from 184 to 300, over the next three years.

PROPERTY AND EVENT PARTNERSHIPS WORKING MATTERS This year we have been fortunate to welcome Looking ahead to the anticipated arrival of the many new sponsors to our team, not least Edinburgh Tram Line initiative, we are preparing Murray, the new team sponsor of Scotland, for the inevitable disruption this will cause at who came on board with a three-year deal Murrayfi eld. Together with the planned fl ood worth £2.7m. At the end of May we announced defence work in the same area, this will result in our biggest ever sponsorship deal with the permanent loss of two of our back pitches. Canterbury of New Zealand who extended its kit On a brighter note, however, we will take this sponsorship deal through until 2011. opportunity to upgrade the remaining four pitches to ensure that we continue to have a But it’s not just at international level that world-class stadium and surrounding grounds Scottish Rugby is attracting support from the that will enable us to attract premium global business community. Sponsors are eager to events to Murrayfi eld and to Edinburgh. be part of our growing community game – both Scottish Hydro Electric and John Lewis have To this end, discussions are underway with a joined with us to add their backing to the sport number of key sporting organisations with a view at club and youth levels. Martin Currie became to attracting these groups to Murrayfi eld, where our age grade and women’s rugby team partner we can provide a unique match day experience whist we welcomed the arrival of Spire and for up to 67,700 spectators. Belhaven as our healthcare and beer partners respectively.

12 www.scottishrugby.org A recent partnership agreement between Scottish Rugby and the Scottish Touch Association STA aims to raise the profi le and Strategic Plan participation levels of the sport throughout the country in a deal that benefi ts both parties – STA will benefi t from Scottish In December 2007 Scottish The key to meeting these and Rugby’s networks in developing the sport Rugby’s fi ve year Strategic the other targets contained in the while we see the non contact version of the Plan for the sport entitled Plan is to continue to develop the sport as a fantastic way of attracting new players into the game, improving the skills Growing locally, performing network of partnerships, formal and fi tness levels of all participants. successfully, competing and informal, whether between globallyy was launched. Building schools and clubs or clubs, CHALLENGING TIMES AHEAD on the success of the Genesis Scottish Rugby, local authorities Scottish Rugby has made continued and Report, the basis of Scottish and other stakeholders. In an steady progress over the last twelve months Rugby’s annual business plans effort to ensure the vision was and the outlook for the organisation and rugby in Scotland can be viewed with over the preceding two years, shared with those at the grass optimism. Like any other business during the Plan sets out the vision for roots of the game, Scottish this economic climate, we will face inevitable challenges in the period ahead but we now the game across the four key Rugby took its show on the road have a stable and committed group of staff areas of community rugby, rugby with a series of presentations to who, together with strong internal procedures, performance, fi nancial and clubs throughout Scotland in the can provide our many stakeholders with reassurance that we are facing the future with commercial, and governance months following the launch. confi dence. and administration. Of particular relevance will be the long overdue need to gain greater broadcasting Within the community game, coverage of our game at all levels and, to this end, a longer term strategy is being prepared Scottish Rugby aims to achieve to sit alongside an overall communications a 35% increase in adult players and marketing plan for the organisation. and a 38% increase in youth players by 2012.

Rugby who have not only continued to respond to a testing environment but who have also supported me and the Board in our endeavours to make further progress. With increased player numbers, renewed appeal in the performance of our professional teams, greater spectator and supporter interest than at any time before, we look forward to the new season and to making further progress throughout 2008/09.

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Signifi cant progress has also been made during the year in various other related areas including further improvements to our cash management process, development of our IT systems and conclusion of a strategic planning review. We are also working hard to promote Murrayfi eld Stadium as a venue for major rugby and other sporting events in order to maximise our revenue for the benefi t of the game. Borrowing levels for the year compare favourably applies to borrowings of £10m at an average to the previous year, as a result of ongoing interest rate of 6.35% for a fi ve-year period to efficient working capital management and early March 2013. on-sale of match tickets. This is despite the adverse cash fl ow impact of the Rugby World Following the great success of the FC Cup 2007, where IRB revenue contributions lag Barcelona v Hearts match in July last year, behind ticket sales and broadcasting receipts in where over 57,000 football fans attended the a non-World Cup year. Average borrowings for game at Murrayfi eld, we have successfully the year amounted to £18.4m compared to the attracted further non-core rugby and other sporting events to our national stadium for Eamon Hegarty: previous year’s average of £18.6m. Year-end debt of £17.6m is in line with the April 2007 year- the coming season. FC Barcelona will again THE IMPROVEMENTS end debt of £17.4m. visit Murrayfi eld in July 2008, on this occasion TO THE FINANCIAL playing Hibernian FC in a pre-season friendly. Current year cash fl ow performance since April We have also been successful in our bid to SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTED 2008 has been exceptional. Following various bring the Heineken Cup Final to Murrayfi eld OVER THE LAST TWO Six Nations, IRB and ticketing receipts, total in May 2009 – a fantastic addition to our core YEARS ARE NOW FIRMLY bank borrowings in early May 2008 dropped rugby programme which, this season, includes ESTABLISHED AND HAVE below £15m for several days which is the lowest games against New Zealand, South Africa, level achieved in the last three years. Budgeted Canada, Wales, Italy and Ireland. ENABLED SCOTTISH average borrowings for 2008/09 amount to RUGBY TO ACHIEVE A £17.5m, representing a further year-on-year These additional events make a signifi cant improvement of £0.9m. contribution to Scottish Rugby’s revenue for BREAKEVEN POSITION*, further investment in growing the game of FOR THE SECOND YEAR In order to give some certainty over our debt rugby and showcase Murrayfi eld’s world class RUNNING. servicing costs, and to take advantage of facilities. Progress is being made, in partnership relatively low interest rates, we have recently with EventScotland and The City of Edinburgh entered into an interest rate swap agreement Council, to attract other high profi le events to which fi xes the interest rate on a signifi cant Edinburgh. proportion of our core debt. The agreement

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14 www.scottishrugby.org * after interest and before exceptional items STRATEGIC PLAN INFORMATION COSTS After a period of signifi cant change TECHNOLOGY Total costs increased by £2.6m to £26.8m for Scottish Rugby, including the mainly due to the additional costs of the implementation of the new governance Scottish Rugby’s IT needs are wide ranging Rugby World Cup 2007. structure during 2005, the Board decided in and cover not only our internal data 2007 that the time was right to reaffirm the management needs (such as HR, Medical, Within this total, the costs of international organisation’s overall aims and objectives Finance and Ticketing) but also our external- and professional rugby increased from and to agree a long-term plan. This facing systems including our various web £12.0m to £14.2m. This increase is would confi rm the clear direction for the sites and sports management system for mainly due to additional player, travel and organisation that would pave the way for the club player registration and other related accommodation costs of the Rugby World future success of the game in Scotland. A purposes. A formal strategy is in place for the Cup, including training camps, as well as the full strategic planning process has therefore development of IT and data management, costs of hosting the two Rugby World Cup been undertaken over the last year, which and signifi cant improvements have been games and the Emirates Airline Edinburgh built on the successful aspects of The made in the following areas during the year: Sevens at Murrayfi eld. The gross costs of professional rugby increased slightly from Genesis Report, the previous review of the • Development of robust and vibrant game, which was published in 2004. £7.9m to £8.0m, with the savings from the web sites for Edinburgh and Glasgow closure of the Borders’ team being offset The review process included interviews and professional teams, Emirates Airlines by additional investment in Glasgow and group sessions with key personnel across all Edinburgh Sevens, Scotland Rugby Edinburgh. The overall net expenditure on areas of the organisation. A Steering Group, Supporters Club and TEAMtalk in line professional rugby of £4.1m remained in line comprising the executive directors and the with our strategy to improve performance with the previous year. senior management team, oversaw this and user experience Expenditure on Community and process and the Scottish Rugby Board and • Implementation of Content Security Performance Rugby (after restatement the Scottish Rugby Council approved the systems to secure and manage Scottish as disclosed in the notes to the fi nancial resultant plan in November 2007. The plan Rugby’s Internet traffic, providing an statements) increased from £2.3m to £2.8m was subsequently communicated to member additional line of defence against viruses, during the year, due to additional regional clubs by means of a series of presentations spam and other inappropriate content around the country, and to other key external and performance development expenditure, stakeholders including sportscotland, the • The introduction of improved data in line with Scottish Rugby strategy. communications with remote and mobile Scottish Institute of Sport, local authorities, Commercial and operational costs of £8.0m workers partners and sponsors. were broadly in line with last year’s total of The overall Vision for Scottish Rugby which • A signifi cant improvement in the £8.2m. performance and reliability of IT was determined by the strategic review Employee numbers have increased during workstations through the introduction of a process is Scottish Rugby – Growing the year from an average of 249 to 259, phased technology refresh strategy locally, performing successfully, mainly as a result of additional players, competing globally and supporting visions The other main fi nancial headlines for the coaching and performance development were established for the key areas within year were: staff. The notes to the fi nancial statements the organisation, namely Community include a detailed analysis of employees Rugby, Performance Rugby, Financial which demonstrates that most Scottish and Commercial, and Governance and TURNOVER Rugby employees are directly involved in Administration. The plan also sets out rugby operations. departmental aims and objectives together Total revenues amounted to £28.2m, an with related performance measures that will increase of £2.6m over 2006-07. be monitored on an ongoing basis. Murrayfi eld ticket revenues decreased from BALANCE SHEET £7.1m to £5.5m which refl ects the two RBS After adjusting for bank borrowings, Scottish 6 Nations fi xtures against England and Rugby’s overall net worth at April 2008 France, compared to the previous year’s amounts to £18.4m, which is in line with three fi xtures. Broadcasting revenues of the previous year. As noted earlier, average £7.2m were £0.4m below the previous year, bank borrowings over the fi nancial year due to the reduced value of the 2007 Bank of amounted to £18.4m compared to the Scotland Corporate August Tests compared previous year’s average of £18.6m, due to the 2006 Bank of Scotland Corporate to continued proactive working capital Autumn Tests. management and early on-sale of match tickets. Year-on-year bank interest is broadly Other revenues of £15.6m include income similar at £1.3m. Year end bank borrowings from commercial sponsorship, match of £17.6m are in line with the previous year hospitality, conferencing and banqueting end level of £17.4m. activities, professional rugby (primarily from the Magners League and European Rugby Cup), merchandising, grant income and income from non-rugby events. They also include additional grant income from the IRB in this Rugby World Cup year, additional CHRHRISIS FUSSAROAAR AT THHEED DUBAUBUBBAAII7 7S hospitality and event income, including income from the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens, which are the main reasons for the increase over the previous year.

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NATIONAL TEAM before a home crowd. Despite defending bravely for 80 minutes, and with some promising As a sporting spectacle, the Rugby World Cup individual performances, this was not to be is undoubtedly the major event in the rugby Scotland’s fi rst victory over the Kiwis. calendar. During Scotland’s fi ve matches in Rugby World Cup 2007, the team was watched Back in France, the fi nal pool game saw live by 240,000 spectators at three different Scotland beat Italy which enabled the side to venues and by many millions on TV. once again reach the quarter fi nals, one of only a handful of teams – including New Zealand, The two Bank of Scotland Corporate August Australia, France and England – to have Tests at Murrayfi eld were the focal points of the reached that stage in every Rugby World Cup. squad’s build-up. The win over Ireland confi rmed In the quarter fi nal with Argentina, a series of that Scotland was in excellent shape and had elementary errors by Scotland, early on in the a powerful squad at its disposal. Following the game, meant the side progressed no further game against South Africa, preparation homed on this occasion. Following the tournament, in on improving speed of both reaction and it emerged that the Scotland squad had the thought, as well as foot speed. youngest average age at the whole event, a fact that augers well for the future. A big plus about Scotland’s opening Rugby World Cup game against Portugal was that Training for the RBS 6 Nations then followed, the team had a bonus point in the bag after in what was to be a challenging Championship 28 minutes. Having given the Italians such for the Scots. With many players employed at a fright, more had been expected from the clubs outside of Scotland, increasing Regulation Romanians – but Scotland was too efficient in 9 difficulties – which effectively allows access to all areas and the home advantage also played players for preparation for international matches its part in that victory. – added to the injury issues of key players including Sean Lamont and Simon Taylor in the The fi xture with New Zealand provided a real preparations for the event. opportunity for many younger members of the squad to experience rugby at the highest level

16 www.scottishrugby.org In the fi rst Six Nations’ fi xture, it was SCOTLAND A With Lineen and Robinson drafted in to disappointing to be two tries down against perform interim coaching duties during France at half time but the questions asked The season kicked off with the appointments the national side’s tour to Argentina, of Scotland’s set piece in the second half of Scotland’s two pro-team head coaches, Rob Moffat – backs coach at Edinburgh made it impossible to chase the game. Andy Robinson and Sean Lineen, to the Rugby – took over the reigns for the team’s Although Scotland improved in this area in Scotland A coaching role. Two fi xtures Churchill Cup campaign in North America the next game against Wales, a win was not against counterparts from Italy and Ireland in June. Nineteen uncapped players joined forthcoming. Taking a much more attacking were arranged during the RBS 6 Nations eight capped internationalists in a side mindset into the game in Dublin, the Scots period, the latter game staged at McDiarmid that featured Colin Gregor, Greig Laidlaw, improved in both territory and possession Park in Perth. Andrew Turnbull and Jim Thompson, direct but created too many opportunities for the The campaign got off to an excellent start at from their involvement with Scotland at Irish through elementary errors. the Stadio Comunale Mogliano in Venice on the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens. Captained by Glasgow Warriors’ Fergus After losing three games in a row, the Sunday 3 February with the Scots recording Thomson, the team got off to a successful challenge against England was to create an a 37-15 victory. start with a 26-10 win over Canada on a environment where everyone believed they Glasgow Warriors duo Graeme Morrison baking hot Saturday in Ottawa. A further could win. With the support of the ‘sixteenth and Thom Evans crossed the line, victory, 27-24, against Argentina saw man’, in the shape of the Murrayfi eld crowd, Edinburgh pair Ross Rennie and Ben Cairns the side through to the Cup fi nal against every member of the team did his job well also found the score sheet while Gloucester England Saxons. and Mike Blair ascended the stairs to lift prop, Alasdair Dickinson, was the fi fth Scot the Calcutta Cup – the second time in three to notch up a try. Edinburgh stand-off, Phil years that the trophy would have a Scotland Godman, converted three of Scotland’s win engraved on its base. tries and added two penalties to round off a Buoyed by the win, the team then faced Italy successful fi rst outing. for the fi nal fi xture in the Championship. As soon as the team was back on home With a seven-point lead at half time, soil, Graeme Morrison and Simon Danielli confi dence was high that the Italians would were drafted into the Scotland 22 for the be unable to overhaul Scotland, however a RBS 6 Nations clash at the Millennium second-half interception saw the home side Stadium, a testament to their performances snatch victory. This was especially hard to for the A team. take but seemed to sum up an extremely frustrating yet disappointing Six Nations. Next up, it was Ireland. A wet and windy week preceded what was shaping up to be The two-match summer tour to Argentina a very tight encounter with many – wrongly, had been originally viewed as an as it transpired – predicting the fi nal tally to opportunity to put a development side be within a couple of scores. A 67-7 rout of through its paces. It took on greater Ireland saw Scotland run in ten tries to one signifi cance, however, with the requirement with a spectacular display of fast-paced, to improve Scotland’s world ranking dynamic rugby. by December 2008 to ensure a more favourable seeding for Rugby World Cup 2011. Although Chris Paterson surpassed Gavin Hastings’ points record for Scotland ROLROOLLAANANDNNDD REEIIDD FORO SCCOOTTTLLANDD A AGAAAG INSINNSSTTC CAANANANNADADA during the fi rst match in Rosario, the team tally wasn’t enough to beat the home side. The following week, in Buenos Aires, it was another record for Chris Paterson - this time, becoming Scotland’s most capped player - and a vastly improved team performance. Tries from Ross Ford and Graeme Morrison added to Scotland’s tally from the boot of Paterson, as the side beat Argentina 26-14, Scotland’s fi rst victory over the Pumas since 1990. Looking ahead to the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests, Scotland welcome New Zealand and World Cup holders South Africa to Murrayfi eld, with Pittodrie in Aberdeen hosting the fi nal November fi xture, when Scotland take on Canada.

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EDINBURGH RUGBY (both rugby and wider) with the club extending its efforts to build relationships right across the Edinburgh enjoyed a very region. encouraging year of growth, both on and off the pitch. A A number of new sponsors are expected to join new Head Coach and CEO were brought in to the club in advance of the new season, whilst the club to lead it forwards and some promising good relationships were nurtured across the results were achieved. Whilst crowds grew business and wider community. In addition, across the season, the team claimed some Edinburgh has worked well with Glasgow notable scalps. Warriors to promote the Scottish derby games. This has resulted in a 50% increase in the gross Andy Robinson (ex England World Cup winning crowd for the two games (against the previous coach) took over as Head Coach near the year) and continues to ensure that they start of the season and achieved the club’s contribute to the wider Scottish aims. best ever fi nishing position in the Magners League (ending the season in fourth position). Looking ahead, a busy off season should see In bringing through a crop of talented young progress made on all fronts, and the club plans Scottish players, Andy and his coaching staff to show further growth in results across the (including the interim Scotland A coach, Rob organisation. The club will run new initiatives Moffat) exceeded all expectations in delivering to drive crowds (with particular focus on the a winning and exciting team to watch. A Heineken Cup games and the Scottish Derby) number of these young players graduated to the and plans are in place to ensure that the Scotland team over the season and great things Club takes full advantage of its home ground, are expected of players such as Nick De Luca, Murrayfi eld Stadium. There is a very real sense Ben Cairns and Ross Rennie. of growing optimism that the club will continue to fl ourish and achieve over the year ahead. Notable scalps during the season saw English champions Leicester Tigers beaten in the Heineken Cup, whilst the team won away in GLASGOW WARRIORS Belfast, Cardiff, Llanelli and Swansea (going unbeaten in Wales across the season). In When the 2007/08 season ticket the off season, Scotland stars Chris Paterson prices were announced in August, a and Jim Hamilton will join the team to further promotional photocall was arranged strengthen the squad for the new season, whilst at Strathclyde Country Park featuring some a healthy number of academy players have Glasgow players on a rollercoaster ride to refl ect been promoted to the fi rst team squad. the highs and lows of the season. As it turned out, a more appropriate vehicle could not have A new CEO was appointed at the start of the been picked to refl ect the season experienced season – Nic Cartwright joining from Harlequins by the Warriors. RL Club – and he led the club to achieve its highest recorded attendance in the Magners Beating Biarritz at home, Viadana home and League (at the Christmas derby meeting with away, winning the 1872 Cup at Firhill, and Glasgow Warriors), as well as growing the obtaining a record crowd of over 5,213 against average attendance year on year. A concerted Saracens in the Heineken Cup were some of effort continues to be made to increase the memorable highlights. Edinburgh’s value and work in the Community

18 www.scottishrugby.org Overall crowds have grown by over 20% of rugby union in the schools and clubs was disappointing to fi nd Scotland slipping this season and the team has had its best engage for mutual benefi t. There is every to sixth place this season. Results don’t ever showing in the Magners League and confi dence that this scheme will continue to paint the whole picture, however, and there Heineken Cup competitions. develop and prosper in the year ahead. were some impressive areas of individual improvement and team performances. Glasgow is progressing on and off the A huge vote of thanks must go to the France was on the receiving end of a tough fi eld. Next season will bring even more supporters who have backed the team fi rst half mauling at Meggetland; Ireland was improvement from the team with some new with unquestionable loyalty, passion and pushed to within seven points; and Scotland faces, including Mark McMillan, joining commitment throughout the year. They have scored the fi rst points of the tournament the side to strengthen the squad. Mark had to battle some truly awful winter weather against a dominant England team. The will be joining a group of players that has to get to Firhill during the season and it’s absence of three or four key players – due been boosted by the news that Al Kellock, always a thrill to watch the Jackie Husband to injury and work and study commitments John Barclay, John Beattie, Kelly Brown, Stand fi ll up with fans eager to get behind – has given some new faces the opportunity Justin Va’a, Murray Low, Kevin Tkachuk, the team. to make their mark on the international Tom Evans, Dan Turner and Bernie Stortoni stage, with eight new caps this year. have all extended their contracts with the Everyone connected with the Club is certain Warriors. the best years for the Glasgow Warriors Meggetland continues to provide an lie in its future and with continued support, excellent Six Nations home venue for The club aims next season to have an backing and belief it will carry on fl ourishing Scotland Women and numbers and ticket average attendance of over 3,000 fans. both on and off the fi eld. sales continue to climb steadily, with a crowd There are some exciting plans in place of over 500 for the Scotland v France game with further expansion of the Champion SCOTLAND WOMEN this season. Taking the autumn international Warriors scheme, which now has 86 against Canada to Glasgow in November schools, community groups and rugby clubs A hard fought fi fth place at the European was also well received, with Hillhead committed to the programme. A revised Championships in June marked a satisfying Jordanhill and Glasgow City Council package of season ticket offers has just been end to a difficult season. The comeback providing exceptional support for the event. launched, offering far greater value for money performance against a resurgent Spanish with U18 season tickets costing just £30. side, featuring the player of the tournament, Martin Currie remains an active and committed sponsor. Scotland Women The new Community Board is at full was testament to the squad and coaches’ determination to address one of the are proud to have been associated with strength, now that Walter Malcolm and the company and have enjoyed hosting Douglas McCrea have joined Sean Lineen identifi ed areas for improvement from the Six Nations – to build on Scotland Women’s representatives at home matches and and Chairman Charles Shaw on the training events this season. Community Board and are tasked with improving fi tness testing scores to maintain helping to increase attendances. the required intensity of competition over a It is all change again in the coaching full 80 minutes. team this season, with Jamie Dempsey As mentioned earlier, there has been growth The Six Nations is the premier annual bringing his youth and enthusiasm to the in the Champion Warriors programme that management team, as backs and defence was launched just six months ago. This international Women’s competition, allowing some of the top ranked teams in the world coach, to great effect. After his second year initiative ensures that the Warriors and the as the steady hand at the helm, however, grass roots champions to regularly test themselves and producing continuous improvement in the standard Lee Adamson moves on to new challenges. of rugby on display. Although there were The squad is now actively seeking a new and obvious improvements from the heavy suitably experienced Head Coach to lead defeat against Canada in November, it Scotland Women to the World Cup in 2010.

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One of the major pieces of work and highlight of 2007/08 has been the creation of the fi rst ever Performance Plan for Scottish Rugby, produced by many staff across the various disciplines within our organisation. sportscotland, the Scottish Institute of Sport and the Area Institutes of Sport have provided invaluable support and advice in this regard. The plan, which brings together all the work within talent identifi cation, performance development and high performance, aims to achieve the objectives within the performance section of Scottish Rugby’s Strategic Plan over the next fi ve years.

SCOTLAND 7S National Academy players and one full-time professional player travelled to Singapore Scotland was again a core team in the IRB under the Rugby Ecosse banner, thanks to the Sevens World Series and participated in sponsorship support of Weatherford Pipeline & all eight tournaments throughout the year. Specialty Services. A mix of Senior Academy, Junior Academy and professional players were exposed to Although disappointed to lose 17-5 in the international sevens’ competition throughout the quarter fi nals to eventual tournament winners season. The average age of the squad was 22 the South African Vipers (the South Africa years old and 60% of those selected came from sevens team), there were a lot of positives for the National Academy structure. the players and management to take from the event. In addition, the level of competition and The squad began its preparations for the the humid conditions made it ideal preparation 2007/08 IRB Sevens World Series campaign for the subsequent IRB Sevens World Series. by taking part in the Singapore Cricket Club International 7s in October. A team of 11

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20 www.scottishrugby.org As always, the Sevens World Series kicked demonstrated what the squad was capable SCOTLAND U20 off in early December with the fi rst two of but didn’t make up, in any way, for the tournaments in Dubai and George (South massive feeling of underachievement during The Scotland U20 squad competed again Africa). A young squad, with an average the two weeks. in the Six Nations’ competition, although age of 20 and containing four U18 players, the team struggled to put together the total was selected for these events. Despite their Following Adelaide a Scottish Thistles performance for eighty minutes during any lack of years and experience, the players squad, containing nine of the players from game. all coped well at this level and strong the previous two IRB tournaments, was However for long periods of time against performances saw them start the season entered into the 125th Melrose Sevens. Italy and Ireland they showed what they with a cup quarter fi nal place. Following a After a slow start the team improved in were capable of. The defeat in Italy was hard loss to Fiji, a top eight fi nish was achieved. every tie and, in the fi nal, an outstanding performance against Leicester Tigers led to bear with a late penalty giving the host With confi dence high after Dubai, the to a resounding 33-12 win. This not only nation victory. squad then moved on to George where ensured that the Ladies Cup remained in The next challenge for the team was to travel the momentum gained from the previous Scotland but also helped rebuild confi dence to Wales in June, to participate in the U20 tournament saw qualifi cation from the pool within the players. Junior World Cup. Based in Wrexham for stages into a cup quarter fi nal against hosts the duration of the tournament, Scotland’s South Africa. Despite being up against The penultimate tournament of the pool opponents were Samoa, South Africa talented opposition playing on home soil, Series saw the squad closer to home at and USA. Losses against the fi rst two teams an exceptional performance by the team Twickenham. Despite being bottom seeds were followed by a 41-14 victory over the saw it narrowly miss out on a fi rst ever semi in the pool, strong performances led to Americans and then a narrow but keenly fi nal appearance, losing a heartbreaking qualifi cation again for the cup quarter fi nal, contested victory against Canada. score on the last play of the game. Although to meet Fiji. Some excellent play in this massively disappointed to have lost in this match put Scotland in a position to win but manner, the performance against one of the poor decision making in the last minute top four countries was hugely encouraging. saw Fiji snatch victory in the last play of the Another top eight fi nish meant that since game. San Diego last season, seven consecutive As last year, the highlight of the season quarter fi nals had been achieved in the for everyone involved with Scotland was World Series. taking part in the fi nal leg of the Series, February saw the next two tournaments take the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens at place in Wellington and San Diego and with Murrayfi eld. Despite two contrasting days a new squad containing no fewer than six in terms of weather, the atmosphere all changes from the previous legs. Two wins weekend was superb. Day one saw the team and a draw saw qualifi cation as pool winners perform well to qualify for the cup quarter in Wellington but unfortunately a poor fi nals with a win over Australia, a one-point display on day two meant that another cup loss to South Africa and a draw against quarter fi nal loss, this time against Australia, Argentina. Unfortunately Series champions, was all the squad had to show for its efforts. and eventual tournament winners, New The following week, in San Diego, the squad Zealand proved too strong in the quarter was drawn in a difficult pool containing New fi nal and this led to a Plate semi fi nal against Zealand, Wales and France. In a series World Cup winners Fiji. A match full of SCSCOSCOTLATLAANDND U20UU220’SS ROSROR SSSS SAMSMSMSONON of very tight matches, qualifi cation was drama – and close to 12 minutes of sudden secured for the knock-out stages of the cup death extra time – eventually saw a try by competition, on points difference over both Ben Addison clinch the game for Scotland Wales and France. This saw a quarter-fi nal and make history in front of the home fans opportunity, where a spirited performance with a fi rst ever win over sevens’ specialists saw another top four team, Samoa, pushed Fiji. A narrow loss in the fi nal to South Africa all the way before a late score resulted in a eventually meant a sixth place fi nish in the 24-14 loss. The two fi nishes in Wellington home tournament. and San Diego meant an unprecedented Once again, the season has been a huge nine consecutive quarter fi nals in a row. success with our young players continuing Hong Kong and Adelaide were the locations to develop their skills whilst competing with for the next two legs of the Series and the top countries in the world. Overall, six these were to prove massively disappointing top eight fi nishes were achieved throughout for the squad. Despite a good opening the eight leg series, leading to 26 Series victory in Hong Kong against Portugal, points and Scotland maintaining its top 10 the squad never really fi red and this led IRB Sevens World Series ranking to three consecutive defeats, including an unacceptable performance and loss against China. 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SCOTLAND U19 SCOTLAND U18 The season started on a sad note with the The U18 squad prepared for its Six Nations death of Bruce Hay, who had managed the Festival with warm up matches against U19s for many years and will be sadly missed. England A at Melrose, Italy at Poynder Park in Kelso and Wales at Aberavon, chalking up Before Christmas, Peter Wright and Graham victories in the fi rst two encounters. Shiel led fi ve coaching sessions for an extended squad that resulted in many players During the Festival, hosted this year by Ireland being exposed to the standards expected of in Cork, the team got off to a winning start by internationalists both on and off the pitch. defeating France 10-8. As part of the Festival After a game against the Exiles at Newcastle rules, every member of each squad has to in January 2008, the squad was reduced for start at least one game of the three-match a further coaching session and a practice tournament – a philosophy that tallies with match against Boroughmuir, before the only Scotland’s development programme – so there international played by the U19s this season. were 11 changes to the team for the next match against Ireland. Alex Blair, youngest brother of In February the team travelled to Milan to Scotland captain Mike, scored 20 points in the play Italy U19 at Parabiago Rugby Club, near side’s 25-11 win over the Irish. Milan, as part of the club’s 60th anniversary celebrations. The result was an impressive The fi nal match, against England, ended the 32-10 victory in which the Scotland team played unbeaten run with a 32-5 defeat. Overall the some outstanding rugby for this age group. tournament produced some very exciting free fl owing rugby resulting in a very credible Although it was a limited programme, it did season’s tally of four games won out of six. give the players something to focus on at this age level.

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22 www.scottishrugby.org achieving success at the top level. This included expert provision for the players in areas such as strength and conditioning, nutrition, medical, physiology, psychology and performance lifestyle. The Junior Academy players competed in school or club rugby regularly throughout the season, as well as playing age-grade international rugby when appropriate. All the players had individual development programmes that were managed and delivered in their area by their Academy Coach, so ensuring that all their training and playing needs were met. The Senior Academy players were all contracted to Scottish Rugby on either full- time or part-time contracts and this season saw the players and staff based centrally at Murrayfi eld. This decision not only allowed GAVGAVININ CAMAAMMEROE NNA ANDND SCOSCCOTLATLLANDND UU11188 BREEAKEAAKAK THT ROUROROUOUGHGH THTHETHHEE ENENGLAGLGLAANDND DEFDEDEFENENNCE access to the excellent facilities at the national stadium but also created an outstanding training environment for these players. As with the Junior Academy, the Senior SCOTLAND U17 Academy players all had individual development programmes which were Scotland’s U17 development squad had The Scottish Rugby National Academy managed by their Academy Coach and a good season, winning two of its three provides the key stage in the development delivered by full-time medical, strength/ games in the Millfi eld International Festival. of Scotland’s best young players to achieve conditioning and coaching staff, as well The development of the team over the their full rugby playing potential thereby as input from specialist coaches. These season was evident from its win over France meeting their aspirations to become full-time programmes also made sure that the players in the fi nal game. This is the fi rst exposure rugby players. The Academy is designed to trained and played at the appropriate level to international rugby for the boys and they enhance the good work that schools and for their development and, throughout the responded to the challenges that brings in clubs currently do for the development of season, this included players being involved a positive fashion, playing some very good talented rugby players and all Academy in a mix of club, pro team and international rugby in the process. students play at a level of rugby that is competition. appropriate for their stage of development. As a warm up to Millfi eld, the squad Another important component of an played against an East Lothian Select Season 2007/08 saw a total of fi fty-six Academy player’s development is the and Newcastle Falcons, winning both players chosen for the National Academy opportunity, when appropriate, to train games18-12 and 23-18 respectively. with twenty-eight selected into the Junior and play within the professional rugby Academy and the same number selected environment. Although the players were not At the Festival, in the opening game against into the Senior Academy. based with either of the two professional Wales, the team reacted well to being down teams, they were still afforded the 0-13 in the fi rst quarter and only just missed The Junior Academy programme was, once opportunity to train with both Glasgow and out on the win due to a Welsh try fi ve again, delivered in partnership with the Area Edinburgh. This saw 86% of the players minutes from time that brought the score to Institute of Sport network, which provided training with the pro teams during the 21-17 in favour of the opposition. the players with the support required for season, six playing in Magners League Putting out a revamped team for the second matches and many other involved in warm- game against Portugal, the young Scots up and back-up matches. scored fi ve tries to record a solid 36-3 win By the end of season 2007/08, eight and set them up well for a tough game Academy players had signed full time against the French. With a well rounded professional contracts with Glasgow Warriors team performance in the third game, the and Edinburgh – Calum Forrester, Ruaridh side was able to pull together and beat the Jackson, David Blair, Steven Turnbull, Fraser French with a convincing 20-11 scoreline. McKenzie, Sean Crombie, Kyle Traynor and The strength and depth of the squad was Jim Thompson, whilst one other player, clear from early in the season as every Stephen McColl, also secured a professional player in the 26-man squad made a start contract at Doncaster. in either the fi rst or second game. The During the year, two Senior Academy quality of the side was always going to be players were recognised for their efforts and tested by playing such good opposition but performances with Sean Crombie chosen the brevity of the tournament – only one to receive the Sir William Purvis Award week – put extra demands on the players by Friends of Scottish Rugby and Roddy and management. The squad will travel TVTV CHECHHEF PHILHIH L VIVICKCCKEKEKERRYY TOSTOTOOSSSESS AARROOUNOUUNUNDHD HEAEEALALALTHYTTHHYHY EAEAATTIININGNGN OOPPTIOTITIOIONSNS WITWIWITITHHA ACACADCAADDEMYMYMY PLPLAYEA ERSRS Grant selected as the recipient of the John to Valladolid in Spain this summer for a Macphail Scholarship fortnight’s strength and conditioning camp.

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SCOTTISH EXILES a short space of time. Nine Exiles players were selected for the Scotland U20 squad. This year has been one of tremendous growth for the Exiles, with the formation of six regional The U19s played against the Scottish-based development groups across the country, the players, mirroring the U20 initiative at Percy Park expansion of representative teams from three in January. Unfortunately, the Exiles went down to fi ve and an increase to twenty-fi ve players 17-12 in a tightly fought encounter. Ten Exiles involved in Scotland national squads. made the extended Scotland national squad. Regional Development Groups have been A defeat to a strong Leeds Carnegie Academy established at six venues across the country side kicked off the U18 programme in December. and provide additional coaching opportunities for The weekend was attended by Scotland U18 young Scottish eligible players. coaches, their involvement underlining the importance of the Exiles’ process to Scottish The representative teams have also been Rugby. The second game, against the successful. The early season saw the Exiles Welsh Colleges in Bristol, showed a marked defeat the Scottish based U20 team at Percy improvement in game understanding and skills Park RFC in Northumberland. The game – to the extent that a great win was achieved. Four essentially a fi nal trial for Scotland U20 – saw players were eventually selected for the Scotland the selectors pleased with the progress and U18 squad. standard that the Exiles had achieved in such

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24 www.scottishrugby.org Meanwhile the Exile U17s played against The season culminated with the fourth SCOTLAND WOMEN the South West Division at Bryanston annual National Pathway Coaching Update School in Dorset and acquitted themselves that attracted more than 60 coaches from DEVELOPMENT well, two being selected for the U17 all over Scotland and England. The format The aim of Scotland Women Development Scotland team. Additionally, the U16s and topics of the Update were formulated developed very quickly from a standing start after the collation of the annual Pathway is not only to offer a step up to high-level and fi nished with a win against Edinburgh Coaches’ needs analysis processes that are training and competition opportunities but and a low scoring draw against the Borders. completed annually. also to provide a breeding ground for the international players – all Scotland Women The Exiles continue to form some strong The planning and organisation of season Development squad players are genuine partnerships too. The link with the London 2008/09 Player Pathway has already begun contenders for places in the Scotland Scottish Academy is helping in the with each PDM responsible for their regional Women squad at World Cup 2010. identifi cation and development of talent performance and objectives plan, linking into in the South East. While the ‘home’ of the fi rst ever National Performance Plan. The management team has certainly Exiles rugby has defi nitely become Leeds played its part in building the strength Metropolitan University, the support provided and depth of future squads – Scotland in facility and sports science by ‘the COACHING Women Development chalked up two Carnegie’, has enabled the growth in quality impressive wins against the British Army seen amongst the players in the programme. The roll-out of the UKCC coaching courses and British Police sides this year and eight has continued during the year with Level Development players have gone on to The progression that the Exiles have made 1 courses being delivered throughout win new caps on the International stage will hopefully continue next year and see the country from Orkney in the North to this season. These players include Kerry them becoming a strong part of Scottish Stewartry in the South, and nearly three Holdsworth, promoted for the Six Nations, rugby again in the seasons to come. hundred coaches being awarded the and Ruth Slaven, who made her mark qualifi cation. The fi rst UKCC Level 2 course starting every match at blind side during the kicked off recently at Forthbank Stadium, European Championships PERFORMANCE Stirling. More are planned in other areas on DEVELOPMENT TEAM an ongoing basis. The fi rst UKCC Level 3 SWRU Academy course is due to commence in October 2008. The summer of 2007 saw Scottish Rugby’s The Academy squad primarily provides fl agship Pathway programme begin its cycle Great progress has been made in the an opportunity for talent identifi cation and to identify as many players with potential development of staff to deliver these courses player development for talented students. as possible, through the nationally co- that form the qualifi cation route for coach Over half the women playing rugby in ordinated U15 and U16 Regional Pathway education within Scotland. Scotland are students, so this is a key fi xtures. These took place in all six regions, Performance Development squad, led this with the squads playing development Around four hundred and fi fty coaches have year by ex-Internationalist Donna Kennedy. fi xtures in late August and early September. attended a series of National Coaching The SWRU Academy provided high quality The structured Player Pathway season then updates around the country with over coaching and produced enormous individual moved on to the regional selection phases two hundred coaches coming along to player improvement. The squad also won its for our four Integrated Squads at U16, U17 local updates provided by jointly funded inaugural match against a North East select and U18 levels. development officers. More than a thousand at Lasswade, at the close of the season. coaches have attended the Foundation level In line with the National Performance coaching courses. SWRU U18 Development Development Plan, all regions now have a S2 (U14) talent identifi cation strand included The United Kingdom Coaching Framework Perhaps the most exciting development in programmes – next season time will be (UKCF) was officially launched during April has been the further improvement and taken to improve and increase the amount 2008. Rugby Union has been identifi ed as expansion of the U18 talent identifi cation of contact time with this group. Between a trailblazer sport for UKCF. This is credit programme. Under the leadership of Kenny the U14 and U18 age groups there are and reward for our work on UKCC with the Christie, assisted by Claire Cruikshank, over approximately 2,500 young players involved English and Welsh Rugby Unions. 120 girls were considered for selection into annually within the National Player Pathway the SWRU U18 squad this year – a fi ve-fold Program. During the season all coaching development increase on the previous season. The fi nal disciplines were combined within the 22 players exhibited high levels of individual Off the fi eld, the Performance Development Performance Department. Coaching will be skills and rapid improvement during tough Team has been involved in the delivery and aligned to our player development structures games against British Colleges and Canada course leadership of Scottish Rugby’s Coach to ensure that work within both areas U19, culminating in a win against North Education strategy, involving the United complements the other and is developed to East England U18. All this bodes well for the Kingdom Coaching Certifi cate (UKCC) suit long term player development principles. future of Scotland Women at World Cups courses. The Performance Development beyond 2010. Managers (PDMs) are also responsible for Meanwhile a series of consultation the continued professional development roadshows took place during the spring of club and school volunteer coaches who months. As part of the development of our either assist with the Player Pathway or Long Term Player Development (LTPD) coach in community clubs and schools. This framework, these meetings were designed happens through regular technical updates to give club and school representatives being delivered to our team of jointly funded the opportunity to provide feedback on the staff within the community game. progress so far.

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The following pages refl ect the breadth of work that the Scottish Rugby Community team undertakes and this year has been one of consolidating our position and driving forward with change. The community team was established in September 2005 and, since then, we have worked to targets set out for 2009.

This season, the community team has A large part of this year’s work has been contributed to the development of Scottish putting the structures in place to ensure that Rugby’s new Strategic Plan. The Plan should be key partners make best use of their resources seen as a continuation of the good work already and take full advantage of the locally available undertaken, in partnership with clubs and support. Every area in Scotland now has a three local authorities over the last couple of years, year rugby development strategy and action especially in the key area of growing the game, plans to co-ordinate efforts to develop rugby at which is crucial to the success of all levels of a local level. These plans are driven by regional Scottish Rugby. This section of the Annual and local development groups – consisting of all Report highlights all the work that has been key stakeholders, meeting on a regular basis – done over the year to help clubs and schools provide rugby for their communities. Thanks who co-ordinate rugby development and ensure goes to sportscotland for its continued support regular communication. of the community team, to all our sponsors and Across Scotland the team has been working to the countless volunteers in clubs and schools hard to agree partnerships with clubs and local across the country for their efforts throughout authorities to grow the game. Currently Scottish the season – they are Scottish Rugby’s biggest Rugby is investing in 60 partnerships, supporting resource and without their efforts, week in week over 80 clubs. The majority of these are for full out, the game would not be making the strides that it has, over the last year. time and part time Development Officers (DOs) posts and there is now a grass roots workforce of 54 DOs – ten part time and 44 full time. These posts are crucial to support grass roots rugby and ensure a pathway from school participation REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT to local rugby clubs and are the driving force With the Regional Development Manager behind the increases in playing numbers that (RDM) team complete for a full year now, we have recorded over the last two seasons. infrastructures and personnel have become The recent announcement of additional funds further established. The team now comprises: from the Scottish Government, through its Cash Back for Communities scheme, will help Highlands & Islands – Brian Bell us sustain and increase our partnerships over Grampian – Pete Young the next three years. A major benefi t of this will be to increase our capacity to offer children in Tayside & Fife – Neil Carrie both rural and urban deprived communities the Central & West Lothian – John Manson opportunity to experience rugby. Edinburgh, Mid Lothian – Greg Cann A novel way for youngsters to experience rugby has been through the Community Scottish Borders & East Lothian – Mascots programme. Girl and boy mini rugby Brian Renwick players from clubs throughout Scotland were selected by volunteers, at a local level, to Glasgow South – Glen Tippett line up with the Scotland team at Murrayfi eld Glasgow North – Replacement tbc (Kenny fi xtures. This is a great scheme that gives Murray to June 2008) access to the international rugby experience at grass roots level. The RDMs have had a particularly busy year, leading rugby development in the respective During Rugby World Cup 2007, the regions across Scotland. Their efforts, working Development Officers held 61 recruitment with clubs and local authorities to support festivals, throughout Scotland, in partnership those playing rugby in local schools and with the active schools co-ordinators. These clubs is showing dividends. Both online player festivals introduced the game of rugby to over registration and returns in respect of club 10,000 players in one month, not only linking accident insurance provide strong anecdotal into and promoting the activities of local club evidence to support the view that the game mini sections but also helping to increase many is continuing to grow in clubs and schools in of their numbers. Scotland. In line with the Strategic Plan we will undertake a detailed audit process, the result of which will be published in due course.

26 www.scottishrugby.org This year also saw Scottish Rugby work game across Scotland – and the return of Arran/ Cowl/Northern Vixens combined in partnership with the Food Standards the regional Calcutta Cup tour at a venue team beat Carrick Academy to the Bowl Agency Scotland to deliver a curricular block near you! and Murrayfi eld Wanderers overcame North of rugby alongside healthy eating and food Berwick High School to lift the Cup. hygiene classroom activity. This scheme The S2 Pathway festival included 16 district gave rugby access to the primary school teams who will comprise part of the squads curriculum in 160 primary schools across OF RUGBY for the U15 Pathway programme next the country and allowed Development season. These teams played in groups of Officers to introduce rugby to over 5000 On the last Saturday in May 70 school, four as a development tournament, with no Primary 5 and 6 pupils as a result. club and Pathway teams from throughout trophies at stake. Scotland enjoyed the Murrayfi eld sunshine Scottish Rugby also ran two innovative pilot at the Festival of Rugby, part of the Emirates Highlights of the day included seeing all schemes this season – one in partnership Airline Edinburgh Sevens weekend. Over the major teams warming up on the back with Sportcentral, developing state school 1000 young people, coaches, teachers and pitches and the opportunity to go into rugby and the other in partnership with NHS helpers took part in four separate events the stadium between matches to view Lothian, using rugby to promote healthy running on the back pitches, as well as a the international fi xtures. Members of the living with pupils at Craigroyston Secondary come-and-try skills challenge and rugby Scotland squad, who were just about to School and its associated primary schools. skill coaching zone attempted by several head off to Argentina, came out on to the The success of the state school rugby hundred children and adults during the back pitches to sign autographs and even programme in central Scotland has resulted course of the day. played an impromptu game of touch. The in a national state school Rugby Champions day fi nished with all participants able to programme, to be launched in partnership Thirty-two school teams took part in the watch the Scotland v Argentina match with Scottish Widows Bank. The NHS Primary school TAG and S1 boys’ sevens. from the ‘best seats in the house’ – sitting partnership will be assessed by Glasgow Two teams for both festivals were selected trackside, up close to the action. University and will hopefully lead to further from each RDM area with schools from as work with NHS trusts. Both pilots have far afi eld as Arran, Tobermory, Inverness, Sunday 1 June saw the adults take centre demonstrated that by establishing good Macduff and North Berwick. Both events stage with 38 teams taking part in four innovative partnerships, the game can grow were divided into pools of four and each events. The highlight was the Home Nations in non traditional rugby areas. team played three games throughout the International Womens’ Sevens between day. The Jim Telfer Trophy was awarded Scotland, England and Wales. Each team As mentioned already, the engine room in each festival to the winner of the fair played the other twice – England won all behind this activity is Scottish Rugby’s play award, with teams scored on their four matches and Scotland beat Wales both team of Development Officers and this teamwork, sportsmanship and conduct. times to fi nish runners up. increased ability to work together at a local Smithton Primary from Inverness was the level is paying dividends. In addition to this Primary school winner with Georgetown The Men’s and Universities club sevens workforce, youngsters continue to develop (Dumfries), Stoneyhill (Musselburgh) and had 15 teams competing. In a fi nal through our SVQ course and, once again, Gartconner (Kirkintilloch) joint runners contested between the Pigbarians and the work of our fi rst and second year SVQ up. In the boys’ S1 category, Arran High Hillhead/Jordanhill, the former narrowly students continues to impress teachers and School was the winner with Nairn Academy, took the title. The Women’s club sevens, coaches in the schools and clubs in which North Berwick High School and Linlithgow featuring 12 teams, was won by DMP they coach. Academy sharing runners up spot. Sharks who narrowly beat Murrayfi eld Wanderers in the fi nal. Scottish Touch One key challenge for rugby is to retain The girls’ U15 and U18 tournaments saw a Association also ran an all-player touch players in the 17 to 24 age bracket. Andrew huge increase on last year with 22 teams tournament with over 80 players divided Macpherson, the University and College competing (up from 13 last year). In the U15 into eight teams of varied abilities – Retention Manager, has had a successful event Carrick Academy beat Biggar in the international level to beginners mixed year in this respect, with an increase Bowl fi nal and Gala beat Aboyne Academy together, to ensure all teams were equal. in the number of both female and male in the Cup. In the U18 competition university players. He works closely with Scottish University Sport (SUS) and other stakeholders, driving a development plan that features a cup competition with a fi nals day at Murrayfi eld – to ensure meaningful competition in the second part of the season – a new Canterbury University League on a Saturday and support for the SUS Representative side. This is a crucial area of rugby development. Solid fi rst steps have been taken over the last couple of years to retain players within this age group and further development is required. The team would like to thank the efforts of all partners, in particular the committed club volunteers, who have worked tirelessly throughout the year. Further partnerships FUNFUFUUNN AANNDDG GAMEAMESSA ATTT THEE MARMAMAARRTINTININ CUCURRIRRRRRIEEF FESTESESTSTIVIVAIVVAAL are in the pipeline next season, along with some exciting initiatives to help grow the

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CHAMPIONSHIP & CUP FINALS It is heartening to see a club that has been in decline halt the malaise. After four successive For a club with such outstanding individual years of relegation, which saw them drop from talent within its ranks, it was generally agreed the Premiership to the Regional Leagues, Ross that Boroughmuir had fl attered to deceive over High bucked the trend to win the Scottish Hydro the last couple of years. In 2007/08, however, Electric East League. The side fi nished above the players gelled as a team and blew away runners up Hawick Linden – who had won the the opposition in Scottish Hydro Electric same number of games – thanks to securing a Premiership Division 1, fi nishing 21 points bonus point in every match they won and also ahead of runners-up Watsonians. Winning 20 in three out of the four matches they lost. In matches out of 22 and averaging 30 points per Division 2, Meggetland secured the title in its game, they won the title by playing open, fast, fi rst year as a club, winning the head-to-head attacking rugby and are worthy champions showdown with runners up Dalkeith on the last in Scottish Hydro Electric’s inaugural year as day of the season. championship sponsors. Waysiders/Drumpellier narrowly missed out on While Boroughmuir was running away with promotion last season but made amends this Division 1, Division 2 was a much tighter year with a 100% record to lift the Scottish Hydro contest, going right down to the wire. On the Electric West League title. Clydebank almost last Saturday of the season, any two from the emulated this achievement in Division 2, going top three clubs – Selkirk, West of Scotland or through the season unbeaten, but spoiled its Biggar – were in with a chance of winning the 100% record with one drawn match with runners title and two from the three would be promoted. up Wigtownshire. Third placed Uddingston will also be promoted. With Cowal, Isle of Arran and The fi nish was all the more exciting as Biggar Isle of Mull all involved, regular ferry crossings and Selkirk were playing each other. In the were part and parcel of life in West League event, West of Scotland and Selkirk both Division 3. Cowal coped with the rigours of travel won, the former securing the title on points’ best, to win the division, and will be joined in differential, with Selkirk’s victory over Biggar Division 2 next season by –runners up Carrick ensuring the second promotion place. and third placed Isle of Arran. Division 3 also went to the wire with Gala and With participants stretching from Orkney in the Peebles each playing for the title on the last north to Waid Academy in the south, travel was Saturday. Both won and secured promotion, with also a signifi cant factor in the Scottish Hydro Gala edging the title by one point. As former Electric Caledonia League. Winners Gordonians top fl ight teams, who have seen leaner times voluntarily withdrew from the National League in recent years, this was a season where some in season 2003/04 and joined the then North sleeping giants of the Borders began to stir. District League, choosing to start from scratch The Scottish Hydro Electric National League and work back up rather than suffer a slow was won with some aplomb by Scottish Hydro decline as they experienced a reduction in Electric Team of the Season, Falkirk. This was player numbers. Four years on, they have Falkirk’s fi fth successive season being promoted regrouped and won their way back into the as divisional champions and, in doing so, they National League, as Caledonia champions. won 21 matches out of 22 and passed the100 At Division 2 level, Aberdeen University and point barrier. Once again, the team’s closest Blairgowrie won the North and Midlands challenger was Garnock, promoted in second divisions and should handle the step up to place behind Falkirk for the second year running. Caledonia Division 1 comfortably – travel issues notwithstanding. In winning National League Division 2, Howe of Fife prevailed in 21 matches out of 22, also reaching the 100 point mark with a bonus point win in the last match of the season. The benefi ts of the Bell Baxter High School rugby factory are beginning to show at senior level with Falkirk not the only team to be promoted fi ve years in succession – last year’s team of the season, Dumfries, made it fi ve in a row when they were promoted as runners-up behind Howe. National League Division 3 proved to be a three-horse race between Whitecraigs, Hawick YM and Lenzie. Whitecraigs was always the strongest and held on to its lead to take the title, leaving Hawick YM and Lenzie to battle it out for second place, Hawick YM’s victory in the head- to-head on the last scheduled Saturday of the ABEERDRDDEEEENN UUNUNINNIVEREERRSSITSITY RFCF V PORTO TOBEOOBBBEELLOLLL RFR C season proving decisive.

28 www.scottishrugby.org With four fi nals on the International pitch, The Plate competitions were won by Musselburgh defeated Whitecraigs and three women’s fi nals on the back pitches Kelvinside Academy, who beat Queen Gala Wanderers respectively to reach the and a touch rugby tournament, Murrayfi eld Victoria School at U18 and Kelso High fi nal while Stirling County had to get by was again given over to the club game for School, who beat Jordanhill School at U15 Boroughmuir and Hawick Wanderers to take Scottish Hydro Electric Cup Finals day. in a thrilling game where the lead changed its place at Murrayfi eld. On a cold Saturday Cup winners Melrose certainly did it the hands several times before the contest was night at the national stadium, Stirling hard way, beating holders Glasgow Hawks, decided in the last play of the game. County was too strong for Musselburgh and League Champions Boroughmuir, fellow emerged victorious, 30-0, to lift the trophy. Border giants Hawick and championship Jedburgh Grammar School overcame St runners up Watsonians en route to the fi nal, Columba’s, Kilmacolm to lift the U18 Bowl This year’s National Midi Finals Day was where they still had enough in the tank to while Dunbar Grammar School beat East a double fi rst for youth rugby – a fi rst ever overcome runners up Heriot’s. In the Shield, Lothian rivals Preston Lodge High School to joint girls and boys’ Midi Finals and the Garnock made up for losing in the fi nal last take the U15 Bowl. fi rst season of the SWRU Youth Cup fi nals season by overcoming a Kirkcaldy fi ghtback. – with all matches being played on the Barely had the dust settled from the Bell main international pitch at Murrayfi eld. In Preston Lodge FP and Dalziel had fi nished Lawrie Cup event than, the following the season on exactly the same number the National Midi Club Championships, evening, Murrayfi eld played host to the John Boroughmuir beat Perthshire 25-17 in the of points in National League Division 1, Lewis Youth League Cup fi nal. This was the so a close match was guaranteed in the U16 fi nal while Stirling County defeated fi rst season of the John Lewis sponsorship Currie 18-10 in the U15 event. In the Bowl fi nal. The teams did not disappoint of the event. Eight teams – the winners and and Preston Lodge FP edged it. As often SWRU U15 Youth Cup fi nal, Gala defeated runners-up in each of the four regional U18 Murrayfi eld Wanderers 68-22 while happens, the most exciting match of the day Leagues – qualifi ed for the quarter fi nals. was the fi rst one where the youthful speed Murrayfi eld Wanderers won the SWRU of the Aberdeen University team overcame U18 Youth Cup title with a 69-0 victory over the resilience of a strong Portobello pack to Melrose. win the Plate. John Lewis extended its sponsorship from This was Scottish Hydro Electric’s fi rst full youth club rugby into schools rugby by season as sponsors of the club League sponsoring the and Cup competitions. Surely they were not 7s tournament, held at the end of April. disappointed as 2007/08 turned out to be an Forty teams gathered on the back pitches enthralling season for all involved in the club at Murrayfi eld to participate in six knockout game – whether as player, club member competitions. Bell Baxter took the major or spectator – thanks go to Scottish Hydro trophy back to Fife, for the second year in Electric for their invaluable contribution. a row, after defeating Galashiels Academy in the Cup fi nal. In the Quaich Final, St As always, the Championship Committee Thomas of Aquins powered to victory over also extends its gratitude to all clubs; their Hamilton College; Boroughmuir High School players, officials and coaches; referees, secured the Plate following a draw with touch judges and referee coaches; the many Queen Victoria School, after scoring the fi rst other volunteers who assist at all levels try; the Salver Final saw St Augustine RC and the rugby press for their contributions HS beat Stirling; Ellon Academy defeated towards a successful season of club rugby. Preston Lodge HS to take the Bowl; and the Plaque was lifted by Royal High School after a win over Hillhead Jordanhill.

YOUTH AND SCHOOLS JOHJOJOHOHNNL LEWEEWIWIW S SCOTCOCOOTTTISTTIISISHHS SCCHOHOHOOLSOLOLSLS 7S7S This year saw the combined entry for the two age groups in the Bell Lawrie Schools WOMEN IN THE Cup hit 210, the highest ever fi gure. COMMUNITY GAME There were preliminary rounds at each The SWRU Board was proud to publish and age group and the seeded teams entered share its strategic plan in 2007/08. Within at round 2 in tournaments administered by the plan’s main objectives the following Ian Tomney (U18) and Sandy Bruce (U15), progress has been made: whose sudden death led to replacement by David Stibbles. Sandy’s huge contribution Effective management and governance to youth and schools rugby, and his great Over 50 people and 20 clubs attended the passion for the game, will be sadly missed. SWRU AGM in May 2008 and a full SWRU The Cup fi nals were again played at Board is in place for this important year Murrayfi eld, as a ‘double header’ on the last in the history of the women’s game. The Friday in January. A large and enthusiastic SWRU Chairperson, Sandra Kinnear, was crowd was present to see Merchiston Castle pleased to give full endorsement of the joint School beat George Watson’s College by SRU/SWRU drive to achieve the Preliminary 15-3 in the U18 Cup, with George Watson’s Equity Standard at the AGM. College defeating their city rivals, George MELROSSEEC COMPOM ETEETEDID INNT THEH SWRSWRU U18 CUPP Heriot’s School by 7-5 for U15 title.

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Integrate the development and delivery of rugby women has resulted in over 30 new club for women and girls members and one of the strongest teams in the NDL. Its powerful performances and sustainable The SWRU and SRU have continued to move club structure mean that Morgan will be joining towards planned integration in 2009. In line RDVC and Cartha Queen’s Park in promotion to with the recommendations of the integration the National League in 2008/09. steering group, the SWRU Rugby Manager and Board have been leading an extensive series Youth Recruitment and Retention of consultation meetings with those who are involved in delivering the game at all levels and The Community rugby development team has who are likely to feel the impact of planned worked hard alongside volunteers, clubs and changes. The ongoing series of workshops has schools to increase the opportunities for girls to included representatives from affiliated clubs, pick up an oval ball – with impressive results. staff and volunteers at all levels of the game Twenty-eight National and Regional girls rugby and from both unions. As well as bringing to development events have taken place around light genuine issues and potential barriers to Scotland this year and, as a result, the number delivering one game for all, the process has of girls participating in rugby has continued produced practical suggestions to address its steady increase, rising by over 40% to 512 these in the run up to integration and beyond. registered players at the close of the season. Consultation has also taken place with other nations undergoing a similar process of change. The inaugural Girls’ Cup Competitions, at U15 and U18 levels, took place with the fi nals A proposal for post integration governance and running alongside the National Midi Cup fi nals delivery structures is starting to take shape, at Murrayfi eld. Melrose reaped the rewards of based fi rmly in the outcomes of the consultation its efforts to build an U18 structure with a win at process and in partnership with the SRU’s this age group, and Murrayfi eld Wanderers took standing working party on governance. the U15 prize. Additionally, the number of youth The number of affiliated clubs and schools has teams attending the SWRU Youth 7s has more continued to rise, with the end of season fi gures than doubled, from 11 to 28. standing at 21 full senior clubs, fi ve friendly Youth development coordinators now in place in member clubs and four universities, competing the Borders, Central and Edinburgh regions are in BUSA only. The number of affiliated youth making a great impact. Once again the SWRU clubs has grown from 11 to 20 and this season, thanks its partners, volunteers and staff for for the fi rst time, schools delivering girls’ rugby investing their time and effort on behalf of girls in have been recorded with the number rising to 56 rugby to such great effect. by the year end. Support and develop volunteers and clubs A further review of the membership structure of the SWRU has been undertaken, for Helping clubs to nurture the game for women implementation in season 2008/09. and girls remains a high priority for the SWRU. In 2007/08 Lismore, Oban Lorne, RHC, GHA Senior Recruitment and Retention and Melrose were selected for Focus Club Numbers of registered senior players has shown support from the National Development Officer. an increase again this year, rising to 791. This Benefi ts gained by those clubs who engaged refl ects the hard work at club level to recruit new with the programme included coaching and players, an area where the SWRU has worked refereeing courses and support in funding bids to support its members with new resources. from local authorities. Suitable posters are now available to assist with recruitment into youth, student and senior rugby. Glasgow University, who won the 2007/08 player recruitment competition, made full use of these to great effect, increasing its numbers of registered players to over 40 for the fi rst time. The National Development League (NDL) has continued to play a valuable role in clubs’ and universities’ efforts to recruit and retain new players. The NDL has gone from strength to strength and a core coaching and management team is now in place. Average attendance has doubled to 70 and university clubs have increasingly made use of the NDL to support their growing numbers.

Morgan RFC, the SWRU Club of the Year is a SWRSWSWRWRUUC COOMMMMMUNIUNNIITTYY COACOACCHICHHIHINGNG EVEEVEVVEENTNT INN GLAGGLLAASSGSGOGOW real success story of the season. Starting from nothing, a proactive and determined partnership between the main club and a group of young

30 www.scottishrugby.org Build a strong infrastructure of coaches and EQUITY REFEREES referees After being awarded the Foundation Level of As the community game continues to This year the SWRU has worked in the Equity Standard: A Framework for Sport fl ourish, the number of licenced referees has partnership with the SRU Refereeing in 2007, Scottish Rugby has continued its grown to meet the increased demand. Many department to grow the number of female equity efforts to ensure that rugby union in training courses have been delivered across referees. It is pleased to announce a new Scotland is open to all. the country, resulting in a 31% increase in scheme to identify and develop talented the number of referees from a baseline of female referees to prepare them for the The Equity Standard provides a framework 1,918 in April 2007 to 2,509 in April 2008. higher levels of officiating. for sports organisations and governing bodies to ensure that everyone has an equal The National Academy started in May 2007, opportunity to take part in rugby, in any to help talented young referees, and fi ve capacity they wish. candidates made it past the full selection process. All have made rapid progress Supported by sportscotland, Scottish Rugby through the season, resulting in all being is currently working towards achieving the tested at Premier 3 appointments. James Preliminary Level of the Equity Standard, by Matthew was promoted to the SRU panel developing an Equity Action Plan that will of referees mid season and continues to seek to develop, promote and implement make progress in that group, having recently policies and practices in all areas of the been appointed to represent Scotland at business. In developing and implementing the Millfi eld International U17 tournament. the Equity Action Plan, Scottish Rugby is The National Academy is to be extended demonstrating that, as an organisation, it from the start of season 2008/09 to include is clear about what is needed to achieve a senior section, to fully prepare referees equity. identifi ed as having high potential for selection to the High Performance group. Once the Equity Action Plan is fi nalised, it will be communicated via Scottish Rugby’s In May 2008, selection began to identify web site, with a view to submission for the female referees with high potential to join Preliminary Level in the autumn. the newly formed Fast Track Scheme. This initiative will be in place for a maximum REFREREFEFEREERERREEEEA ALEXLELEXEX PRPRATTAATTTTT of two years before combining with the National Referee Academy. The scheme is aimed at ex international and experienced Premier 1 players with a desire to take up refereeing. At the Elite level, the season has been very successful with three referees on the IRB Touch Judge panel. Malcolm Changleng, Scotland’s professional referee, made the decision in January 2008 to return to his teaching career and give up his full time status. Andrew Macpherson subsequently replaced Malcolm in May 2008. Peter Allan has refereed three Heineken Cup pool matches and was rewarded for his performances by appointments to the quarter and semi fi nal games in the Challenge Cup. Peter was also involved as a Touch Judge, along with David Changleng, in this year’s RBS 6 Nations, and went on to win Referee of the Year at the Scottish Rugby Awards in May. Andrew Macpherson refereed Romania v Russia in the Nations Cup and three Challenge Cup pool matches, while Neil Paterson has refereed three Challenge Cup pool rounds and six out of the eight IRB Sevens World Series events. Additionally, Scottish referees have taken charge of four women’s internationals, ANDNDDREWREREWW MMAACCPHHERERRSSOONN IN REFEFEFEREERERREEEEA ACTICTCTTIIOON AT THETHHHEE 22000808 CCHHUHURCRCHRCHHILILLIL CUUP three RBS 6 Nations U20 matches, two U19 internationals and 20 Magners league games.

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Scotland Bank Of Scotland Corporate August Tests 2007 Scotland 31 – 21 Ireland (Murrayfi eld, 11 August) Scotland 3 – 27 South Africa (Murrayfi eld, 25 August)

IRB Rugby World Cup 2007 Group C Pos Team Pld W D L F A TB LB PD Pts 1 New Zealand 4 4 0 0 309 35 4 0 274 20 2 Scotland 4 3 0 1 116 66 2 0 50 14 3 Italy 4 2 0 2 85 117 0 1 -32 9 4 Romania 4 1 0 3 40 161 0 1 -121 5 5 Portugal 4 0 0 4 38 209 0 1 -171 1

Scotland 56 – 10 Portugal (9 September, St Etienne) Scotland 42 – 00 Romania (18 September, Murrayfi eld) Scotland 00 – 40 New Zealand (23 September, Murrayfi eld) Scotland 18 – 16 Italy (29 September, St Etienne) Argentina 19 – 13 Scotland (Quarter fi nals, 7 October, Stade de France, Paris)

RBS 6 Nations Championship 2008 Pos Team Pld W D L F A TB LB PD Pts 1 Wales 5 5 0 0 148 66 0 0 82 10 2 England 5 3 0 2 108 83 0 0 25 6 3 France 5 3 0 2 103 93 0 0 10 6 4 Ireland 5 2 0 3 93 99 0 0 -6 4 5 Scotland 5 1 0 4 69 123 0 0 -54 2 6 Italy 5 1 0 4 74 131 0 0 -57 2

Scotland 06 – 27 France (3 February, Murrayfi eld) Wales 30 – 15 Scotland (9 February, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff) Ireland 34 – 13 Scotland (23 February, Croke Park, Dublin) Scotland 15 – 09 England (8 March, Murrayfi eld) Italy 23 – 20 Scotland (15 March, Stadio Flaminio, Rome)

Scotland Summer Tour 2008 Argentina 21 – 15 Scotland (7 June, Rosario) Argentina 14 – 26 Scotland (14 June, Buenos Aires)

Scotland A Italy A 15 – 37 Scotland A (3 February, Venice) Scotland A 67 – 07 Ireland A (22 February, McDiarmid Park, Perth)

Barclay’s Churchill Cup Canada 10 – 26 Scotland A (7 June, Twin Elm Rugby Park, Ottawa) Argentina Pumas 24 – 27 Scotland A (11 June, Richardson Stadium, Kingston) Scotland A v England Saxons (21 June, Toyota Park, Chicago) Cup Final (Result not known at time of going to press)

Club International Wales 07 – 34 Scotland (8 February, Caerphilly RFC) Ireland 20 – 15 Scotland (22 February, Donnybrook)

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Dubai – 30 November & 1 December 2007 New Zealand 41 – 05 Scotland France 12 – 17 Scotland Scotland 27 – 05 Arabian Gulf Fiji 28 – 05 Scotland (Cup quarter fi nal) Samoa 29 – 19 Scotland (Plate semi fi nal)

South Africa – 7 & 8 December 2007 Samoa 38 – 07 Scotland Australia 10 – 21 Scotland Scotland 21 – 14 Tunisia South Africa 21 – 17 Scotland (Cup quarter fi nal) LISA MARMARTTINN OFOFFM MURRAURURRURRARRRRARAYFIEYYFYFIFIEFIEIELDLD RUSSRUSUSSSSSELLLLLL WEWEIRW IRR OFF MMEMERCMEREERRRCCHISHHIIISSTSTOONN C AASTASTLSTLTLTLEESC SCCHOOLHOOHOHO , WANDWAWA ERERERERRS IS WWOMWOOMOMENEN’SEN’EN’N’SNNS’’SS CLUCCLLUUB WINNERSERRRSS OOF THEHE BEELELLLLLL LAWRLAWLLAWWRRIEIEEU U 118 CUPUP Scotland 15 – 17 Kenya (Plate semi fi nal) PLAYPLPPLAL ERER O FTHFFT TTHHE SESEASOASONASASSOSONOON

New Zealand – 1 & 2 February 2008 Scotland 26 – 10 Tonga Scotland 07 – 07 USA Argentina 12 – 19 Scotland Scotland 07 – 31 Australia (Cup quarter fi nal) Wales 24 – 12 Scotland (Plate semi fi nal)

USA – 9 & 10 February 2008 Scotland 19 – 12 France Scotland 12 – 14 Wales New Zealand 27 – 00 Scotland Samoa 24 – 12 Scotland (Cup quarter fi nal) Argentina 22 – 14 Scotland (Plate semi fi nal)

Hong Kong – 28, 29 & 30 March 2008 Scotland 26 – 10 Portugal BEBELLELLLLLL BAXTERTEERR HS IS PRESENTED WITHWIW THE JOHHNNLE LLEWISWWIS SCOTTTISHTISHH SCSCHS HOOLOOLSOLO 77S CUPC Scotland 12 – 19 China Kenya 19 – 07 Scotland Argentina 07 – 05 Scotland (Plate quarter fi nal)

Australia – 5 & 6 April 2008 Scotland 22 – 17 Cook Islands Scotland 17 – 19 Argentina New Zealand 38 – 10 Scotland Wales 12 – 17 Scotland (Bowl quarter fi nal) USA 29 – 14 Scotland (Bowl semi fi nal)

England – 24 & 25 May 2008 Kenya 05 – 17 Scotland Samoa 31 – 12 Scotland Russia 07 – 31 Scotland Fiji 19 – 17 Scotland (Cup quarter fi nal) GLASASASGOWGOGOWOW WARRARRARARRRRIORIOIORSORORSORRS CCELCEELE EBRABRARAATETEWE W INNIIINNNNINNINGN THEH 1872 CUPUP Scotland 12 – 19 South Africa (Plate semi fi nal) FOLLF LLLOOWING VICTORRYYOV OVOVER EDINBNBURGHUURURGR

Scotland – 31 May & 1 June 2008 Australia 07 – 33 Scotland South Africa 22 – 21 Scotland Argentina 17 – 17 Scotland New Zealand 36 – 14 Scotland (Cup quarter fi nal) Scotland 19 – 14 Fiji (Plate semi fi nal) Scotland 05 – 14 South Africa (Plate fi nal) Scotland U20

U20 RBS 6 Nations Championship 2008 Scotland U20 06 – 12 France U20 (1 February, Falkirk Stadium) Wales U20 27 – 10 Scotland U20 (8 February, Rodney Parade, Newport) Ireland U20 17 – 12 Scotland U20 (22 February, Dubarry Park, Athlone) Scotland U20 15 – 41 England U20 (7 March, Falkirk Stadium) KIRKKIKIRKIIRKRRKKCALDCALC ALDLDYLRYYL LRRFCFC L IFIFTIFTEIFTEFFTTEED THTHEPE PLPLATEATATET ATAT T HEHE S WRUWRWRRUU NATINATNAATT ONALONAONANALNA FINFFIINNALSALALLSS Italy U20 14 – 13 Scotland U20 (14 March, Stadio Comunale, Mogliano)

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Junior World Championship 2008 Samoa 29 – 17 Scotland (6 June, Wrexham AFC) South Africa 72 – 03 Scotland (10 June, Wrexham AFC) Scotland 41 – 14 USA (14 June, Wrexham AFC) Scotland U19 Italy U19 10 – 32 Scotland U19 (23 February, Parabiago, Milan) Scotland U18 Scotland U18 25 – 8 England A (2 March, Greenyards, Melrose) Scotland U18 14 – 5 Italy U18 (9 March, Poynder Park, Kelso) Wales U18 24 – 0 Scotland U18 (16 March, Eugene Cross, Ebbw Vale) U18 Six Nations Festival 2008 France 08 – 10 Scotland (26 March, Mardyke, Cork) Ireland 11 – 25 Scotland (29 March, Musgrave Park, Cork) Scotland 05 – 32 England (1 April, Musgrave Park, Cork) Scotland U17 Millfi eld International Festival 2008 Wales A 21 – 17 Scotland (1 April) Scotland 36 – 3 Portugal (3 April) France A 11 – 20 Scotland (5 April)

Scotland Women Scotland 03 – 45 Canada (4 November 2007, Hughenden, Glasgow) RBS 6 Nations Women Championship 2008 Pos Team Pld W D L F A TB LB PD Pts 1 England 5 5 0 0 213 18 0 0 195 15 2 Wales 5 4 0 1 72 76 0 0 -4 13 3 France 5 3 0 2 104 72 0 0 32 11 4 Ireland 5 2 0 3 66 65 0 0 1 9 5 Italy 5 1 0 4 48 167 0 0 -119 7 6 Scotland 5 0 0 5 39 144 0 0 -105 5

Scotland 15 – 43 France (3 February, Meggetland, Edinburgh) Wales 23 – 06 Scotland (10 February, Taffs Wells RFC, Cardiff) Scotland 05 – 34 England (8 March, Meggetland, Edinburgh) Italy 31 – 10 Scotland (16 March, Mira, Venice)

FIRA-AER European Championships 2008 Wales 27 – 10 Scotland (17 May, Amsterdam) Scotland 26 – 00 Holland (20 May, Amsterdam) Scotland 27 – 25 Spain (24 May, Amsterdam)

Sevens Home Nations tournament 2008 England v Scotland 19-12 and 24-00 (1 June, Murrayfi eld) Wales v Scotland 05-24 and 07-34 (1 June, Murrayfi eld)

Development Squads Scotland Women Development 05 – 00 British Army (2 February, Meggetland, Edinburgh) Scotland Women Development 22 – 07 British Police (5 April, Lasswade) SWRU Academy 12 – 05 North East Select (10 May Lasswade) SWRU U18 05 – 30 British Colleges (2 February, Meggetland, Edinburgh) SWRU U18 00 – 53 Canada U19 (25 March, Lasswade) SWRU U18 84 – 00 North East Select (5 April, Lasswade)

Professional Teams Magners League 2007/08 Pos Team Pld W D L F A TB LB PD Pts 1 Leinster 18 13 1 4 428 283 4 3 145 61 2 Cardiff Blues 18 12 0 6 395 315 6 2 80 56 3 Munster 18 10 1 7 330 258 2 4 72 48 4 Edinburgh 18 9 3 6 313 285 4 2 28 48 5 Glasgow Warriors 18 10 1 7 340 349 1 3 -9 46 6 Llanelli Scarlets 18 7 0 11 403 362 6 5 41 39 7 Ospreys 18 6 1 11 321 255 2 9 66 37 8 Dragons 18 7 1 10 282 394 2 2 -112 34 9 Ulster 18 6 1 11 278 407 2 1 -129 29 10 Connacht Rugby 18 5 1 12 214 396 0 2 -182 24

34 www.scottishrugby.org Edinburgh

Heineken Cup Pool 6 2007/08

Pos Team Pld W D L F A TB LB PD Pts 1 Toulouse 6 4 0 2 130 76 2 2 54 20 2 Leicester Tigers 6 3 0 3 110 79 1 1 31 14 3 Leinster 6 3 0 3 95 123 0 0 -28 12 4 Edinburgh 6 2 0 4 85 142 0 1 -57 9

Leinster 23 – 08 Edinburgh (22 September, RDS, Dublin) (ML) Edinburgh 24 – 10 Ulster (28 September, Murrayfi eld) (ML) Edinburgh 13 – 13 Ospreys (5 October, Murrayfi eld) (ML) MARCMARARCARCRC TETEATEAEAGUE,GUEUUEE SCOCOOTLANTLATLAA DDCLDC CLCLUBUB Edinburgh 13 – 19 Dragons (12 October, Murrayfi eld) (ML) INTEININTNTENT RNATRNARNRN TIONAIOOONAALLPL PLLAYERAYEAYY R OFO SEASSEEAAASSONON Connacht Rugby 14 – 14 Edinburgh (26 October, Sportsground) (ML) Munster 19 – 16 Edinburgh (3 November, Musgrave Park) (ML) Edinburgh 15 – 19 Toulouse (10 November, Murrayfi eld) (HC) Leicester Tigers 39 – 00 Edinburgh (17 November, Welford Road) (HC) Edinburgh 27 – 17 Llanelli Scarlets (25 November, Murrayfi eld) (ML) Ulster 14 – 20 Edinburgh (30 November, Ravenhill) (ML) Leinster 28 – 14 Edinburgh (7 December, RDS, Dublin) (HC) Edinburgh 29 – 10 Leinster (15 December, Murrayfi eld) (HC) Edinburgh 35 – 31 Glasgow Warriors (28 December, Murrayfi eld) (ML) Cardiff Blues 10 – 11 Edinburgh (4 January, The Arms Park) (ML) Edinburgh 17 – 12 Leicester Tigers (12 January, Murrayfi eld) (HC) Toulouse 34 – 10 Edinburgh (19 January, Stade Ernest Wallon) (HC) Edinburgh 07 – 11 Munster (15 February, Murrayfi eld) (ML) Dragons 10 – 10 Edinburgh (29 February, Rodney Parade) (ML) Edinburgh 38 – 08 Connacht Rugby (21 March, Murrayfi eld) (ML) Edinburgh 00 – 20 Cardiff Blues (28 March, Murrayfi eld) (ML) ROSSRORROSSSSS FORFORRD’SDSD S EPICEPIP C SCOSSCCCOORER AGAINGGA STT LEICEE STERTE TIGGERSER Glasgow Warriors 23 – 14 Edinburgh (11 April, Firhill) (ML) INNEN E DINBDINDDII URGHURGURG ’SSHS HOMEM HEINEKEN CUPUPUP WIN, LLANDED HIIIMM TTRYTRRYY OFOF THEE SEASOASOAASS N Edinburgh 15 – 13 Leinster (18 April, Murrayfi eld) (ML) Ospreys 18 – 19 Edinburgh (2 May, Liberty Stadium) (ML) Llanelli Scarlets 12 – 29 Edinburgh (10 May, Stradey Park) (ML)

Glasgow

Heineken Cup Pool 4 2007/08

Pos Team Pld W D L F A TB LB PD Pts 1 Saracens 6 5 0 1 225 119 3 1 106 24 2 Biarritz Olympique 6 4 0 2 109 116 1 1 -7 18 3 Glasgow Warriors 6 3 0 3 130 127 1 3 3 16 4 Viadana 6 0 0 6 106 208 2 1 -102 3 GGARGARNGAARR OCKK RFCRRFFCFC COLLECTECCTCT TTHEE SHIEIELLDDA A TTTTTH THT E SSCOOTOTTIOTTTTT SHH HHYDHYHYDRYDDRD O ELE ECTRCTRCCTTRIC NATIOIOONNAL FINAF LLSS Cardiff Blues 32 – 16 Glasgow Warriors (21 September, The Arms Park) (ML) Ospreys 37 – 23 Glasgow Warriors (30 September, Liberty Stadium) (ML) Glasgow Warriors 16 – 15 Connacht Rugby (5 October, Firhill) (ML) Glasgow Warriors 21 – 17 Leinster (12 October, Firhill) (ML) Glasgow Warriors 11 – 11 Munster (26 October, Firhill) (ML) Glasgow Warriors 25 – 6 Ulster (2 November, Firhill) (ML) Saracens 33 – 31 Glasgow Warriors (11 November, Vicarage Road) (HC) Glasgow Warriors 41 – 31 Viadana (16 November, Firhill Arena) (HC) Glasgow Warriors 17 – 05 Cardiff Blues (23 November, Firhill) (ML) Connacht Rugby 10 – 06 Glasgow Warriors (30 November, Sportsground) (ML) Glasgow Warriors 09 – 06 Biarritz Olympique (9 December, Firhill Arena) (HC) Biarritz Olympique 21 – 14 Glasgow Warriors (14 December, Parc des Sports Aguilera) (HC) WWINNERSERS OF THE SWRUWR U188 CUP,CUPUP Edinburgh 35 – 31 Glasgow Warriors (28 December, Murrayfi eld) (ML) MMURRRAYFIELDEL WANDWAN ERERERE S Glasgow Warriors 16 –18 Dragons (4 January, Firhill) (ML) Viadana 15 – 18 Glasgow Warriors (12 January, Stadio Luigi Zaffanella) (HC) Glasgow Warriors 17 – 21 Saracens (18 January, Firhill Arena) (HC) Llanelli Scarlets 30 – 07 Glasgow Warriors (15 February, Stradey Park) (ML) Glasgow Warriors 09 – 06 Ospreys (29 February, Firhill) (ML) Leinster 34 – 18 Glasgow Warriors (21 March, RDS, Dublin) (ML) Dragons 14 – 20 Glasgow Warriors (30 March, Rodney Parade) (ML) Glasgow Warriors 23 – 14 Edinburgh (11 April, Firhill) (ML) Glasgow Warriors 25 – 23 Llanelli Scarlets (18 April, Firhill) (ML) MELRMMEELREELLRLROSEOSESE LIFTLIFIFTFT TTHETHHHE SCOSSCCOCOTTTTISTTITTTISIISSHHH HYDRODROO ELECELEELELLECLEECECTTRICTRTRIRIC Ulster 24 – 35 Glasgow Warriors (3 May, Ravenhill) (ML) CCUP ATT MURRAURRRRRARRRRAAYFIEYF LDLD Munster 18 – 21 Glasgow Warriors (9 May, Musgrave Park) (ML)

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Scottish Hydro Electric Leagues & Cup Championship & Cup Results 2007/08

Premiership Division 1 Champions Boroughmuir RFC Relegated Glasgow Hutchesons’ Aloysians RFC Dundee HSFP RFC

Division 2 Winners West of Scotland RFC Also promoted Selkirk RFC Relegated Cartha Queen’s Park RFC Hillhead/Jordanhill RFC

Division 3 Winners Gala RFC Also promoted Peebles RFC Relegated Berwick RFC Murrayfi eld Wanderers RFC

National League Division 1 Winners Falkirk RFC Also promoted Garnock RFC Relegated Hillfoots Alloa RFC Relegated Greenock Wanderers RFC

Division 2 Winners Howe of Fife RFC Also promoted Dumfries RFC Relegated Grangemouth Stags RFC Allan Glen’s RFC

Division 3 Winners Whitecraigs RFC Also promoted Hawick YM RFC Relegated Madras College FP RFC Glenrothes RFC Duns RFC

Regional League East Division 1 Winners Ross High RFC Relegated Leith RFC Earlston RFC

East Division 2 Winners Meggetland RFC Also promoted Dalkeith RFC

West Division 1 Winners Waysiders Drumpellier RFC Relegated Moffat RFC Shawlands FP RFC

West Division 2 Winners Clydebank RFC Also promoted Wigtownshire RFC Uddingston RFC Relegated Birkmyre RFC Clydesdale RFC

West Division 3 Winners Cowal RFC Also promoted Carrick RFC Isle of Arran RFC

Caledonia Division 1 Winners Gordonians RFC Relegated RAF Kinloss RFC Waid Academy FP RFC

Caledonia Division 2 Midlands Winners Blairgowrie HSFP RFC

Caledonia Division 2 North Winners Aberdeen University RFC Also promoted Garioch RFC

36 www.scottishrugby.org Scottish Hydro Electric National Finals 2007/08 Scottish Rugby Awards 2007/08 Cup Melrose RFC 31 – 24 Heriot’s RC Shield Garnock RFC 31 – 24 Kirkcaldy RFC Bowl Dalziel RFC 10 – 18 Preston Lodge FP RFC Premier Division One player of the season Plate Portobello FP RFC 21 – 27 Aberdeen University RFC Angus Martyn (Boroughmuir RFC) Premier Division Two player of the season SWRU Premier League 2007/08 Fraser Harkness (Selkirk RFC) Winners Murrayfi eld Wanderers LRFC Premier Division Three player of the season SWRU National League 2007/08 Craig Wilson (Kirkcaldy RFC) Winners Dundee University WRFC 1st XV National Division One player of the season Gareth McCrorie (Garnock RFC) SWRU National Development League National Division Two player of the season Winners Oban Lorne RFC Patrick Boyer (Highland RFC) SWRU National Finals 2007/08 National Division Three player of the season Sarah Beaney Memorial Cup Keith Hunter (Whitecraigs RFC) Murrayfi eld Wanderers LRFC 15 – 14 Royal High Corstorphine WRFC East Region player of the season Plate Kirkcaldy LRFC 36 – 05 Glasgow University WRFC Brian Wear (Hawick Linden RFC) Bowl Morgan Dundee WRFC 05 – 44 Melrose LRFC West Region player of the season SWRU Club of the Year Morgan Dundee WRFC Davy Bell (Clydebank RFC) Caledonia Region player of the season SWRU Women’s Club 7s DMP Sharks 14 – 12 Murrayfi eld Wanderers LRFC Dougie Woodrow (Atholl Highlanders RFC) Women’s Club player of the season Youth & Schools Results Lisa Martin (Murrayfi eld Wanderers LRFC) Scottish Hydro Electric Youth Coach of the Season Bell Lawrie U15 Cup George Watson’s College 7 – 5 George Heriot’s School Graham Marshall (Selkirk High School & YC) Bell Lawrie U18 Cup Merchiston Castle School 15 – 3 George Watson’s College Scottish Hydro Electric Coach of the Season Bell Lawrie U15 Plate Kelso High School 26 - 25 Jordanhill School Eamon John (Boroughmuir RFC) Bell Lawrie U18 Plate Kelvinside Academy 17 - 0 Queen Victoria School Scottish Hydro Electric Referee of the Year Bell Lawrie U15 Bowl Dunbar Grammar School 22 - 12 Preston Lodge High School Peter Allan (Watsonians RFC) Scottish Hydro Electric SVQ of the Year Bell Lawrie U18 Bowl Jedburgh Grammar School 17 - 5 St Columba’s, Kilmacolm Andrew Simpson (Clackmannanshire Council) John Lewis Youth League Cup Musselburgh 0 - 30 Stirling County Club International player of the season National Midi Finals U16 Cup Boroughmuir 25 – 17 Perthshire Marc Teague (Heriot’s RC) National Midi Finals U15 Cup Currie 10 - 18 Stirling County The Spirit of Rugby Award SWRU U18 Cup Melrose Ladies 0 – 69 Murrayfi eld Wanderers LRFC Graeme Cunningham (Trinity Academicals RFC) SWRU U15 Cup Gala WRFC 68 –22 Murrayfi eld Wanderers LRFC Scotland U17 player of the season John Lewis Scottish Schools 7s Cup Galashiels Academy 5 – 31 Bell Baxter Grant Runciman (Melrose Wasps) Quaich St Thomas of Aquins 33 – 0 Hamilton College Scotland U18 player of the season Plate Boroughmuir High School 19 – 19 Queen Victoria School (winners by try rule) Robert Harley (West of Scotland RFC) Salver St Augustine RC HS 19 - 5 Stirling Scotland U19 player of the season Bowl Preston Lodge HS 5 – 15 Ellon Academy Peter Jerecevich (GHA RFC) Plaque Hillhead Jordanhill 5 - 45 Royal High School Scotland U20 player of the season Stephen McColl (Dunfermline RFC) SWRU 7s (U18) Scottish Hydro Electric Club of the Season Cup winners Murrayfi eld Wanderers LRFC Falkirk RFC Bowl winners Arran & Cowal & Northern Vixens (comb) Magners League player of the season SWRU 7s (U15) Mike Blair (Edinburgh Rugby) Cup winners Galashiels RFC Try of the Season Bowl winners Carrick Academy Ross Ford (Edinburgh Rugby) Scotland Women’s player of the season Heather Lockhart Scotland 7s player of the season Chris Fusaro (Heriot’s RC & Junior Academy) Scotland player of the season Mike Blair (Edinburgh Rugby)

RESULTS AND AWARDS | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 37 THE S EASON IN PHO T OGRAPHS

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SUPPPORPOPORORTINTITINNGGS SCOTCOOTOTLALLANAANND INNT THHEE SSIX NAATIOT NSNS THE CALCUUTTA CUP AT THHEE SCOS TTISH PARLIAAMMENT

38 www.scottishrugby.org ENENJE OYIOYYING THHHEE MUMURRARRRRARAYFIYFYFFIIEELD ATTMOSMOM PHPHEHEHERE AT SCSCOS TLATLL ND V FRANRA CCE RUGRURUGUGBYBY CHACHHHAAMPIMMPPIIONSONONSNS INN SSTIRIRRLLINGG

THE HEINEN KENN CCUUPPC COMEOMOMEMESST TOMO MUURRURRRRAYFA FIEIIELEELLDID INN2 20000090 SCOSCCOTTLAAND’D’D S CLUUUB IINNTERTTEEERRNANNATAATTIONONALA WIWIITTHWH WALEALA S

GAGARARNONOOCCKSK SUPPUPPPPOORTERSRS ATAT TTHHEES SCOTCOCOOTTTTITISISISH HYDRYDDRO ELECLECTRIT IC FINAINNANALSS TTHTHE SWWRURU U1U18U188 CCUUP

THE SEASON IN PHOTOGRAPHS | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 39 FINANC IAL S TATEMENTS 2008

SCOTTISH RUGBY BOARD REPORT

The Directors present their report and fi nancial This solid fi nancial performance is primarily statements for the fi nancial year ended attributable to the robust fi nancial systems 30 April 2008. and processes implemented over the last two years which are now fi rmly established and enable effective control over our trading PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES activities and our balance sheet. The Directors The principal activity of the Scottish Rugby continue to monitor borrowing levels, income Union is to promote and encourage the game and expenditure against budget on a monthly of rugby throughout Scotland, using its wholly basis. They also monitor other key business owned subsidiary Scottish Rugby Union plc issues including Professional and National Team for all trading activities. The following fi nancial performance which are fundamental to the statements comprise the consolidated fi nancial Union’s strategy of growing the game within a statements of the Union and its subsidiary. stable commercial environment. Further details are included in the Financial BUSINESS REVIEW Review on pages 14 and 15 of the Annual The Union has broken even for the year in line Report. with its overall strategic fi nancial objectives. Turnover increased by £2.6m over the previous FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT year for various reasons, including additional A full strategic planning process has been hospitality and event income, and additional undertaken during the fi nancial year, and the grant income from the IRB in this Rugby World Scottish Rugby Strategic Plan for the fi ve years Cup year. This is offset by lower ticketing and to 2012 was made public in January 2008. In broadcasting revenues due to the impact of the parallel with this, we have undertaken a formal different profi le of matches, including RWC, and assessment of the business risks affecting the the additional RWC participation and Murrayfi eld Union which involved the development and hosting costs. implementation of a tailored Risk Management Average bank borrowings over the fi nancial year Framework. This Framework includes guidance amounted to £18.4m which is £0.2m below the on the ongoing identifi cation and evaluation previous year. Year end bank borrowings of of risks as well as selecting appropriate £17.6m are £0.2m above the previous year level responses and defi ning the process for of £17.4m. Despite higher interest rates, year on recording, monitoring and control. This formal year bank interest payments are broadly similar risk management process was approved by the at £1.3m. Board on 22 May 2008.

40 www.scottishrugby.org FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ AUDITORS AND DISCLOSURE OF The Union uses interest rate swaps to reduce RESPONSIBILITIES INFORMATION TO AUDITORS its exposure to interest rate movements. Company law requires the Directors to So far as each Director is aware, there is no Further details of this are noted in the prepare fi nancial statements for each relevant audit information (that is, information Accounting Policies and in Note 9 to the fi nancial year that give a true and fair view needed by the Union’s auditors in connection Accounts. Financial instruments are not used of the state of affairs of the Union and of with preparing their report) of which the for speculative purposes. its surplus or defi cit for that period. The Union’s auditors are unaware. Directors are required to prepare the fi nancial Each Director has taken all the steps (such statements on the going concern basis, CHARITABLE AND OTHER as making enquiries of other Directors and unless it is inappropriate to presume that the CONTRIBUTIONS the auditors and any other steps required Union will continue in business. by the Director’s duty to exercise due care, The Union made no donations for charitable skill and diligence) that he ought to have purposes during the year. The Directors confi rm that suitable taken in his duty as a Director in order to accounting policies have been used and make himself aware of any relevant audit SUPPLIER PAYMENTS applied consistently. They also confi rm that information and to establish that the Union’s Payments to suppliers are normally made on reasonable and prudent judgements and auditors are aware of that information. a monthly basis, in line with agreed payment estimates have been made in preparing terms which are typically 30 days or payment the fi nancial statements and that applicable DIRECTORS at the end of the following month. As at 30 accounting standards have been followed. The Directors of Scottish Rugby Union plc who held office during the year are noted on April 2008, amounts due to trade creditors The Directors are responsible for keeping page 56 of the Annual Report. represented the annualised equivalent of 35 proper accounting records that disclose with days purchases (2007 - 53 days). reasonable accuracy at any time the fi nancial AUDITORS position of the Union and enable them to A resolution to re-appoint GOING CONCERN ensure that the fi nancial statements comply PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors will The Directors believe that the Union with the Companies Act 1985. They are also be proposed at the Annual General Meeting. has adequate resources to continue in responsible for safeguarding the assets of the operational existence for the foreseeable Union and hence for taking reasonable steps future and it therefore continues to adopt the for the prevention and detection of fraud and going concern basis in preparing the fi nancial other irregularities. G A Ireland statements. Secretary Edinburgh 19 June 2008

SCOTTISH RUGBY BOARD REPORT | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 41 FINANC IAL S TATEMENTS 2008

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SCOTTISH RUGBY UNION We have audited the fi nancial statements of The Scottish Rugby Union for the year ended 30 April 2008 which comprise the Profi t and Loss Account, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and the related notes. These fi nancial statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS The directors’ responsibilities for preparing the Annual Report and the fi nancial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) are set out in the Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities. Our responsibility is to audit the fi nancial statements in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). This report, including the opinion, has been prepared for and only for the company’s members as a body in accordance with Section 235 of the Companies Act 1985 and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this opinion, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing. We report to you our opinion as to whether the fi nancial statements give a true and fair view and are properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985. We also report to you whether in our opinion the information given in the Scottish Rugby Board Report is consistent with the fi nancial statements. In addition we report to you if, in our opinion, the Union has not kept proper accounting records, if we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit, or if information specifi ed by law regarding directors’ remuneration and other transactions is not disclosed. We read other information contained in the Annual Report, and consider whether it is consistent with the audited fi nancial statements. This other information comprises only the President’s Message, the Chairman’s Review, the Chief Executive’s Review, the Finance Director’s Review and the Scottish Rugby Board Report. We consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the fi nancial statements. Our responsibilities do not extend to any other information.

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the fi nancial statements. It also includes an assessment of the signifi cant estimates and judgments made by the directors in the preparation of the fi nancial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the Union’s circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed. We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the fi nancial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the fi nancial statements.

OPINION In our opinion: • the fi nancial statements give a true and fair view, in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, of the state of the Union’s affairs as at 30 April 2008 and of the Union’s surplus and cash fl ows for the year then ended; • the fi nancial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 1985; and • the information given in the Scottish Rugby Board Report is consistent with the fi nancial statements.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors Edinburgh 19 June 2008

42 www.scottishrugby.org FINANC IAL S TATEMENTS 2008

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES The fi nancial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards in the United Kingdom. A summary of the more important accounting policies, which have been applied consistently, is set out below.

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated fi nancial statements cover the year to 30 April 2008 and include the Scottish Rugby Union, a mutual organisation, its subsidiary undertakings Scottish Rugby Union plc and The Murrayfi eld Experience Limited, and a related body, the Thistle Rugby Trust. The parent body, the Scottish Rugby Union, has not traded during either the current or previous year and its only assets and liabilities are its investment in, and loans from, Scottish Rugby Union plc of £50,000.

TURNOVER Turnover represents ticket sales, broadcasting revenue and all other income and is stated net of VAT. Revenue is recognised based on the relevant contractual terms or in accordance with the occurrence of the relevant event. Where consideration is received in kind, income and expenditure are grossed up on the basis of arms length commercial rates.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS The cost of tangible fi xed assets is their purchase cost, together with any incidental costs of acquisition. Signifi cant sums are spent on maintenance of the Union’s main asset, Murrayfi eld Stadium, therefore the de-minimus level for capitalisation of assets has been set at £10,000 for the fi rst three asset categories below and at £5,000 for Other equipment. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of tangible fi xed assets, less their estimated residual values, over the expected useful economic lives of the assets concerned. The straight line basis is used in respect of all assets and the principal annual depreciation rates are: % Land Nil Stands and Heritable property 1-20 Fixtures and fi ttings 4-25 Other equipment 7-50

DEFERRED INCOME Capital grants and debenture premiums are transferred to deferred income and amortised over the estimated useful life of the associated fi xed assets or the life of the debenture, respectively.

DEBENTURE ISSUE COSTS The costs associated with the issue of capital instruments are charged to the Profi t and Loss Account on an annual basis over the minimum period remaining until the redemption of the associated instrument.

PENSION COSTS Contributions are made by the Union to money purchase scheme pension arrangements for certain employees. Amounts due to assurance companies are charged against the profi t and loss account in the year in which they become payable. The Union provides no other post retirement benefi ts to its employees.

FINANCE AND OPERATING LEASES Costs in respect of operating leases are charged on a straight line basis over the lease term. Leasing and hire purchase agreements which transfer substantially all the benefi ts and risks of ownership of an asset are treated as if the asset had been purchased outright. The assets are included in fi xed assets and the capital element of the leasing commitment is shown as an obligation under fi nance leases. The lease rentals are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements, with the capital element applied to reduce the outstanding obligation and the interest element charged against the profi t or loss for the period on a straight line basis. Assets held under fi nance leases are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the useful lives of equivalent owned assets.

GRANTS Revenue grants are credited to the profi t and loss account in the same period as the related expenses.

TAXATION The Union has mutual trading status for taxation purposes as regards its trading activities with its own members and pays tax only on the profi t derived from trading with non members. Deferred taxation is recognised on all timing differences where the transaction or events that give rise to an obligation to pay more, or less, tax in the future have occurred by the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised when it is probable that they will be recovered. The tax rates in force at the Balance Sheet date are used to calculate the need for any deferred tax provision or asset.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Union uses interest rate swaps to reduce its exposure to interest rate movements. Receipts and payments on these interest rate swaps are recognised on an accruals basis over the life of the swap. The Union does not hold or issue derivative fi nancial instruments for speculative purposes.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2008 | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 43 CON SOLIDATED PRO FIT AND LOSS ACCOUN T

2008 2007 Notes £000 £000

TURNOVER

Ticket income 5,492 7, 1 0 9

Broadcasting revenues 7, 1 8 0 7,591

Other operating income 15,565 10,865

28,237 25,565

COSTS

International and Professional Rugby 14,183 12,046

Community and Performance Rugby 2,801 2,262

Commercial and Operational 7,968 8,185

Club Support and Development 933 565

Depreciation 897 1,068

26,782 24,126

Surplus before Exceptional charges 1,455 1,439

Exceptional charges 1 - (1,758)

OPERATING SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 1,455 (319)

Net Interest 3 (1,412) (1,341)

Surplus / (defi cit) on ordinary activities before Taxation 1 43 (1,660)

Taxation 4 - -

SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE PERIOD 15 43 (1,660)

The Union has no recognised gains or losses other than those included in the surplus / (defi cit) above and therefore no separate statement of total recognised gains and losses has been presented.

There is no difference between the surplus / (defi cit) on ordinary activities before taxation and the surplus / (defi cit) forhe t period stated above and their historical cost equivalents.

A commentary on the main items included in each of the above categories is appended to the accounts after the Five Year Financial Summary.

44 www.scottishrugby.org CON SOLIDATED BALANC E S HEET

2008 2007 Notes £000 £000

Fixed Assets

Tangible fi xed assets 5 39,742 40,585

Investments 6 2 2

39,744 40,587

Current Assets

Loans to member clubs 7

Amounts falling due after one year 2 12

Amounts falling due within one year 10 27

Debtors 8 5,043 3,969

Cash in hand - 1

5,055 4,009

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 (14,884) (14,299)

Net Current Liabilities (9,829) (10,290)

Provisions for liabilities and charges 10 (1,563) (1,788)

Total Assets less Current Liabilities and Provisions 28,352 28,509

Financed by:

Creditors: amounts falling due after one year 9 10,000 10,000

Deferred income 11 2,261 2,542

Ten Year Debentures 12 2 2

Murrayfi eld Debentures 13 30,971 30,890

Irredeemable Debentures 14 97 97

43,331 43,531

General Reserve 15 (14,979) (15,022)

28,352 28,509

The Financial Statements on pages 43 to 52 were approved by the Scottish Rugby Board on 19 June 2008 and were signed on its behalf by:

A Munro, Chairman

RG McKie, Chief Executive

E Hegarty, Finance Director

CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT / BALANCE SHEET | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 45 CON SOLIDATED C A S H FLO W S TATEMENT

2008 2007 Notes £000 £000

NET CASHFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 16 1,206 4,923

Return on investments and servicing of fi nance

Interest paid

bank overdrafts and loans (1,330) (1,254)

other (1) (5)

(1,331) (1,259)

Capital Expenditure and Financial Investment

Payments to acquire Tangible Fixed Assets (54) (18)

Cashfl ow before fi nancing (179) 3,646

Financing

Finance lease and similar payments (13) (53)

(13) (53)

(Decrease) / increase in cash (192) 3,593

Reconciliation of net cash fl ow to movement in net debt 2008 2007 £000 £000

(Decrease) / increase in cash in period (192) 3,593

Finance lease payments 13 53

Amortisation of Murrayfi eld Debentures (81) (82)

Change in net debt (260) 3,564

Opening net debt (48,376) (51,940)

Closing net debt 17 (48,636) (48,376)

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1. Surplus / (defi cit) on ordinary activities before taxation The surplus / (defi cit) on ordinary activities before taxation is stated after crediting: 2008 2007 £000 £000 Amortisation of deferred income 280 280 Barter transaction sponsorship income 338 335 And after charging: Auditors remuneration 23 21 Auditors fees for non-audit services Tax compliance 6 6 Tax advisory 15 18 Depreciation charge for the period Owned fi xed assets 880 1,008 Fixed assets held under fi nance leases 17 60 Operating lease rentals (all expiring within 1 year) 114 166 Barter transaction sponsorship costs 338 335 Administrative and management expenses 2,216 2,302

The costs of provision of medical and physiotherapy services, a signifi cant proportion of which relate to the Professional and National teams, were previously included within Community Rugby expenditure. These costs have now been reclassifi ed within International and Professional Rugby and the prior year’s fi gures restated accordingly. Furthermore, the investment made through rugby partnerships in support of jointly funded development officers, previously included in Community Rugby, is now shown within Club Support and Development costs. Again, prior year fi gures have been restated. Included in the surplus before taxation is a charge of £470k representing the termination of the relationship with the Murrayfi eld Sports and Leisure group. These charges replaced ongoing funding support to the group and were within the overall Professional Rugby budget for the year. The prior year defi cit included costs in relation to the closure of the Border Reivers pro team costs of £1,758k. During the period the Union made no donations for charitable purposes.

2. Staff Costs The average number of persons employed during the year who are involved in and support the game across Scotland was:

2008 2008 2007 2007 No. No. No. No. Rugby Professional Players 66 64 Professional Teams – Coaching & Administration 14 13 National Team – Coaching & Administration 9 6 Community 30 30 Performance 47 45 Fitness & Conditioning 10 8 Medical & Physiotherapy 12 12 188 178

Stadium Operations 27 27

Administration Support 44 44

TOTAL 259 249

Within the above fi gures: Community includes Referees, Regional Development Managers, Women’s Rugby and General Rugby Services. Performance includes Academy Players and Coaches, Performance Development Managers, and Age Grade & Other Coaches. Stadium Operations includes staff involved in Event Management, Ticketing and Stadium & Pitch Maintenance. Administration Support includes Commercial & Marketing, HR & Communications, Finance & IT, Governance and General Administration.

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT / NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 47 N O TES TO THE FINANC IAL S TATEMENTS

2. Staff Costs (continued) 2008 2007 Total Total £000 £000 Employment costs: Wages and salaries 12,199 9,442 Social security costs 1,339 1,055 Other pension costs 234 228 13,772 10,725

3. Net Interest 2008 2007 £000 £000 Interest payable on bank borrowings (1,330) (1,254) Other interest payable (1) (5) (1,331) (1,259) Amortisation of Debenture issue costs (81) (82) (1,412) (1,341)

The rates of interest on the Union’s term loan borrowings are included in Note 9.

4. Taxation 2008 2007 £000 £000 Current Tax: On profi ts arising from non-mutual trading - - Deferred: Origination and reversal of timing differences (242) (523) Movement in deferred tax unprovided 242 523 - -

Factors affecting the current tax charge for the period: 2008 2007 £000 £000

Surplus / (Defi cit) on ordinary activities before tax 43 (1,660)

Corporation Tax at 30% (2007 30%) 13 (498) Effects of : Net expenses not deductible for tax purposes 70 77 Crystallisation of tax losses (197) 268 Non-taxable mutual profi ts (135) (135) Depreciation in excess of capital allowances 207 246 Movement in other timing differences 42 42 - -

During the year, as a result of the change in UK Corporation Tax rate from 30% to 28% that will be effective from 1 April 2008, unrecognised deferred tax balances have been remeasured using the effective rate at the end of the period (28%).

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5. Fixed Assets Heritable Fixtures Other Property & fi ttings Equipment Total £000 £000 £000 £000 Cost Opening 44,880 12,449 2,412 59,741 Additions - - 54 54 Closing 44,880 12,449 2,466 59,795

Depreciation Opening 6,922 9,955 2,279 19,156 Charge for period 476 285 136 897 Closing 7,398 10,240 2,415 20,053 Net Book Value Closing 37,482 2,209 51 39,742 Opening 37,958 2,494 133 40,585

The net book value of tangible fi xed assets includes an amount of nil (2007 - £18k) in respect of assets held under fi nance leases and HP agreements.

6. Investments The Union is the benefi cial owner of 1,900 €1.27 ordinary shares in European Rugby Cup Limited (ERC), a company incorporated in the Irish Republic. The Union’s holding represents 19% of the company’s issued share capital. The Union holds one €1.25 ordinary share in British Lions Limited, a company incorporated in the Irish Republic. The Union’s investment represents a 25% holding in the issued share capital of the company. The Union is the benefi cial owner of 100 €1.00 ordinary shares in Celtic Rugby Limited, a company incorporated in the Irish Republic. The Union’s holding represents 33% of the company’s issued share capital. Given the disposition of the other shareholdings, 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. Fixed asset investments are stated at the lower of cost and valuation.

7. Loans to clubs 2008 2007 £000 £000 Opening 39 117 Repayments received (27) (78) Closing 12 39

Loans to clubs are receivable: Within one year 10 27 After more than one year 2 12 12 39 8. Debtors 2008 2007 Amounts falling due within one year £000 £000 Trade debtors 4,791 3,550 Prepayments 208 283 Other debtors 44 136 5,043 3,969

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 49 N O TES TO THE FINANC IAL S TATEMENTS

9. Creditors 2008 2007 Amounts falling due within one year £000 £000 Bank overdrafts 7, 566 7,375 Obligations under fi nance leases - 13 Advance receipts 2,140 1,289 Trade creditors 1,172 1,756 Other tax and social security 569 470 Accruals 3,437 3,396 14,884 14,299

2008 2007 Amounts falling due after more than one year £000 £000 Bank loans 10,000 10,000

Finance lease obligations to which the Union is committed are due: In one year or less - 13

The term loan is repayable in full on 30 November 2012 or earlier if the Union disposes of any property interests. In this event, 75% of the net sale proceeds shall be paid to the Union’s bankers towards repayment of the loan. The Union has entered into an interest rate swap with the Bank of Scotland in relation to £10m (2007 - £1.25m) of the term loan. This fi xes the interest rate on these borrowings at an average of 6.35% (2007 – 6.57%) for 5 years to March 2013, with a break at November 2012 on expiry of the existing loan facility. The average rate of 6.35% results from two separate agreements – one at the rate of 6.38% on £5m LIBOR based borrowings and the other at 6.32% on £5m borrowings tied to bank base rate. Security has been granted to the Union’s bankers by way of a Bond and Floating charge over the assets of Scottish Rugby Union plc. The interest rate swap arrangements have a notional market value, being the net present value of future cash fl ows due under the swap compared to current interest rates. The market value of the base rate interest rate swap on 30 April 2008 was £9,608. The market value of the LIBOR interest rate swap on 30 April 2008 was £31,487.

10. Provisions for liabilities and charges Closure of Tenant Deferred Border Reivers Club Tax Pro Team Fund Total £000 £000 £000 £000 Opening - 1,758 30 1,788 Transfer during period - (227) 2 (225)

Closing - 1,531 32 1,563

Included within the provisions above is the amount of £1,531k in relation to the closure of the Border Reivers professional team which provides for outstanding obligations connected with the agreement for the Netherdale ground rental.

2008 2007 Deferred taxation comprises : £000 £000 Accelerated capital allowances 2,755 3,156 Other timing differences 712 805 Trading losses carried forward (7,535) (8,271) (4,068) (4,310) Deferred tax asset not recognised 4,068 4,310 - -

Following due consideration of the availability of tax losses in relation to future anticipated taxable profi ts, the deferred tax asset has not been recognised. The deferred tax asset will be fully recoverable should there be appropriate future taxable profi ts.

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11. Deferred income Heritable Debenture 2008 2007 Property Premium Total Total £000 £000 £000 £000 Opening 1,837 705 2,542 2,822 Amortisation (39) (242) (281) (280) Closing 1,798 463 2,261 2,542

12. Ten Year Debentures 2008 2007 Debenture Class of Value Max. No. No. No. Issue Debenture Each Authorised Issued Issued 1999 Debentures E £1 3,050 322 322 F £1 1,250 842 842 G £1 200 199 199 2002 Debentures H £1 1,500 198 198 I £1 1,500 408 408 Debentures issued 1,969 1,969

The Ten Year Debentures are unsecured, interest free and repayable at par on 30 April 2009 and 2012 respectively. Holders 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 specifi c seat.

13. Murrayfi eld Debentures 2008 2007 Class of Value No. No. No. Debenture Each Authorised Issued £000 Issued £000 A £1,200 9,100 9,100 10,920 9,100 10,920 B £2,200 7,900 7,900 17,380 7,900 17,380 C £3,500 1,000 1,000 3,500 1,000 3,500 Thistle £9,900 500 188 1,861 188 1,861 Debentures issued 18,188 33,661 18,188 33,661

Issue Costs: Opening 2,771 2,853 Amortisation (81) (82) Closing 2,690 2,771

Net Issue Proceeds less amortisation 30,971 30,890

The Murrayfi eld 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 Thistle Debentures. Murrayfi eld Debenture holders 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 specifi c seat. Thistle and C Debenture holders also have the right to purchase certain matchday hospitality packages.

14. Irredeemable Debentures

The 972 (2007 - 972) Debentures of £100 each (the 1925 Debentures) entitle the holder to purchase two tickets at Murrayfi eld for each match directly controlled by the Union. The debentures are interest free.

15. General Reserve 2008 2007 £000 £000 Opening (15,022) (13,362) Surplus / (Defi cit) for the period 43 (1,660) Closing (14,979) (15,022)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 51 N O TES TO THE FINANC IAL S TATEMENTS

16. Reconciliation of operating surplus / (defi cit) to net cashfl ow from operating activities Total Total 2008 2007 £000 £000

Operating surplus / (defi cit) 1,455 (319)

Depreciation charge 897 1,068

Amortisation of deferred income (281) (280)

Border Reivers pro team closure provision (227) 1,758

Tenant club residual fund 2 2

Movement in stocks - 119

Movement in loans to clubs 27 78

Movement in debtors (1,074) (217)

Movement in creditors 407 2,714

1,206 4,923

17. Analysis of changes in net debt Cash Other 2007 Flows Changes 2008 £000 £000 £000 £000

Cash in hand 1 (1) - -

Overdrafts (7,375) (191) - (7,566)

Bank loans due after 1 year (10,000) - - (10,000)

Finance Leases (13) 13 - -

Irredeemable Debentures (97) - - (97)

Murrayfi eld Debentures (30,890) - (81) (30,971)

Ten Year Debentures (2) - - (2)

(48,376) (179) (81) (48,636)

18. SRU Group

The Scottish Rugby Union carries out all of its operations through its wholly owned subsidiary, Scottish Rugby Union plc, the registered office of which is Murrayfi eld Stadium, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ. For accounting purposes the group is also deemed to include the Thistle Rugby Trust.

52 www.scottishrugby.org F IVE YEAR FINANC IAL SUMMARY

2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000

Turnover 28,237 25,565 28,641 27,381 22,308

Operating Expenses:

International and Professional Rugby 14,183 12,046 11,501 13,098 14,530

Community and Performance Rugby 2,801 2,262 2,174 2,606 2,432

Commercial and Operational 7,968 8,185 11,745 9,496 9,112

Club Support and Development 933 565 581 677 1,480

Depreciation 897 1,068 1,241 1,443 1,703

26,782 24,126 27,242 27,320 29,257

Surplus / (Defi cit) before Reorganisation 1,455 1,439 1,399 61 (6,949)

Reorganisation Charges - - (371) (856) (419)

Surplus / (Defi cit) before exceptional charges 1,455 1,439 1,028 (795) (7,368)

Exceptional Charges - (1,758) - - -

Operating Surplus / (Defi cit) 1,455 (319) 1,028 (795) (7,368)

Net interest (1,412) (1,341) (1,460) (1,453) (1,029)

Surplus / (Defi cit) before taxation 43 (1,660) (432) (2,248) (8,397)

Taxation - - - - -

Surplus / (Defi cit) for period 43 (1,660) (432) (2,248) (8,397)

Note

1. Financial year 2004 covered the thirteen months ended 30 April 2004.

2. The costs of provision of medical and physiotherapy services, a signifi cant proportion of which relate to the Professional and National teams, were previously included within Community Rugby expenditure. These costs have now been reclassifi ed within International and Professional Rugby and the prior years’ fi gures restated accordingly. Furthermore, the investment made through rugby partnerships in support of jointly funded development officers, previously included in Community Rugby, is now shown within Club Support and Development costs. Again, prior year fi gures have been restated.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 53 COMMENTARY O N THE ACCOUNTS

TURNOVER

Scottish Rugby’s main income is derived from national team ticket sales, including the RBS 6 Nations, the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests, the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens and pro team matches, together with related broadcasting revenue. Match day income also includes revenue from advertising boards, as seen around the pitch and stadium, along with revenue from hospitality activities, car parking and match programmes.

The sale of merchandise, online through the Scotland and pro team web sites and directly from the Scottish Rugby shop and concession outlets, is also an important source of income.

Scottish Rugby is grateful for funding from its many sponsors including the Royal Bank of Scotland, Canterbury and Murray, and for signifi cant grant funding from the International Rugby Board and sportscotland. Turnover also includes Scottish Rugby’s share of income from the Heineken (European Rugby) Cup and the Magners League, and from other events held in Murrayfi eld Stadium including business conferences, concerts and other sporting events.

INTERNATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RUGBY

There would be no matches without the players, the management and medical teams, travelling, food and accommodation at venues, and other expenses incurred in ensuring these teams are best prepared to compete at the highest level across the globe. As well as salaries, costs include kit laundry bills, travel insurance, shirt numbering, training facilities, honours caps and team coach hire for the Scotland teams playing at international level.

Pro team costs, in addition to players’ wages, kit, travel and coaching costs, include match day outgoings such as advertising, turnstile staff, ticket printing, venue preparation and entertainment.

Finally, the expenditure in the provision of medical services, from physiotherapists to match doctors (for the players), crowd doctors (to ensure spectator safety) to the basic materials needed for strapping injuries and dealing with wounds is included in this category. There are also outgoings associated with the fi tness and conditioning personnel generally associated with National and Professional teams, although these experts also spend time advising clubs at local levels.

COMMUNITY AND PERFORMANCE RUGBY

Community Rugby supports the grassroots of the game and Scottish Rugby recognises the importance of a well resourced and appropriately funded Community Rugby team to help develop the players and coaches of the future.

A team of twelve Development Managers, supported by sportscotland, lead community rugby development throughout Scotland – eight Regional Development Managers (RDMs) based in their respective regions, one national post assigned to Universities and Colleges and a Partnership Manager based at Murrayfi eld to lead the team. There are also two managers within the Women’s game. Other costs include travel, recruitment and training.

Scottish Rugby is committed to development within the Women’s game and funds two Development Managers and a Performance Development Manager. It also provides fi nancial assistance from grassroots to international level where the team competes successfully in the equivalent RBS 6 Nations and Rugby World Cup.

Referee development, from grassroots to international level, involves costs from coaching for referees, to travel to games, to kit, to staffing and office expenditure for the seven individuals employed in this area. Referee costs also include salary, travelling expenses and associated costs for Scotland’s professional referee, with Andrew MacPherson recently appointed in this role.

Development of coaches at all levels of the game is vital to future participation and success. Scottish Rugby funds the training of staff to deliver United Kingdom Coaching Certifi cate (UKCC) courses, throughout Scotland to ensure that coaches are properly qualifi ed to coach at all levels, and is grateful for the support of sportscotland who fund the post of UKCC Development Manager. Expenditure includes training costs as well as examiner and registration fees.

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A Performance Development team, including six Performance Development Managers (PDMs), a Women’s Development Manager and Exiles Development Manager, is responsible for programmes to identify the best players in their regions, and is part funded by sportscotland and the IRB. In addition to these staffing costs, Performance Development outgoings include Pathway expenditure, kit, balls, travel and the organisation and running of player development camps such as Struan. The National Academy, based at Murrayfi eld, created to help Scotland’s most promising young players, incurs costs from coaching to kit to player salaries and insurance as it strives to improve performance in the age grade teams.

Finally, included here is the provision of medical services, from physiotherapists and doctors, for cover at various community and performance rugby matches and events held during the season.

COMMERCIAL & OPERATIONAL

Running costs of the national stadium, from purchasing grass seed to funding roof repairs, from security to public liability insurance, from rates to electricity, also account for much expenditure, and ensures that the stadium is not only fi t for purpose but a safe, well maintained and attractive venue.

Commercial and operational outgoings also include the costs of hosting matches and of staff working behind the scenes to attract supporters to fi xtures. Solid marketing and promotion of the game reaps rewards in increased attendances, higher ticket revenue and additional programmes and merchandise sales. Excellent relations with the media are vital in the successful promotion of the sport and fi xtures, through staff involved in Communications at all levels. Supporting all these services are staff in Finance, IT, HR and other central services where costs are incurred not only through salaries but the outgoings involved in marketing campaigns, media conferences and promotional materials and activities.

CLUB SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT

In order to help the sport at grassroots level to prosper in a safe environment, clubs are supported through the payment of Player Accident Insurance, contributions to cup and league travel costs and Minor Works Grants to help with facility improvements. Furthermore, clubs receive ticket commissions for sales of International Tickets and are also supported through participation money, funded by the Scottish Hydro Electric sponsorship deal.

Club support expenditure includes the Player Reward Scheme, which remunerates clubs for nurturing professional players to the benefi t of both local and international rugby. This area also includes the joint funding of Rugby Development Officers in partnership with both clubs and local authorities across the country. All these community developments have, with the vital support of local volunteers, contributed to the recent growth in player numbers both in traditional rugby playing areas and in parts of the country previously less associated with the sport.

DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is the annual charge in respect of Scottish Rugby’s fi xed assets, primarily the redevelopment costs of Murrayfi eld Stadium.

COMMENTARY ON THE ACCOUNTS | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 55 A YEAR O F SCOTTIS H GOVERNANC E 2007-08

Patron: Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal President: George Jack

Scottish Rugby Board Chairman: Allan Munro Executives: Gordon McKie (Chief Executive); Eamon Hegarty (Finance Director) Non-Executive Members: Brian Kennedy; Jock Millican; Graeme Millar Council Representatives: George Jack; George Clark; Archie Ferguson; Jim Fleming Scottish Rugby Council: George Jack - President; George Clark - Premier 1; Norman Douglas - Premier 2; Bob Hogarth - Premier 3; Archie Ferguson - National Leagues; Malcolm Gillies - National Leagues; Barry Sinclair - Edinburgh Regional League; Bill Nolan - Glasgow South Regional League; Ed Crozier - Glasgow North Regional League; Alastair Forsyth - Scottish Borders Regional League; Don Burns - Midlands Regional League; Gordon Cox - North Regional League; Jim Fleming - Referees; Norman Anderson - Schools; Sandra Kinnear - Women’s Rugby Secretary to Board and Council: Graham Ireland

GOVERNANCE OF SCOTTISH RUGBY Scottish Rugby Board 2007-08 The Scottish Rugby Board is responsible for the ongoing management of Scottish Rugby. The Scottish Rugby Board, which also serves as the Board of SRU plc, comprises four non-executive Directors, four representatives of the Scottish Rugby Council and up to four executive Directors. As at the fi nancial year end, the Directors of SRU plc were:- Allan Munro Chairman Gordon McKie Chief Executive Eamon Hegarty Finance Director Brian Kennedy Graeme Millar Jock Millican (appointed 1.09.07) George Jack (appointed 29.06.07) George Clark Archie Ferguson Jim Fleming Andy Irvine and Tom Inglis retired as Directors on 29 June and 31 August 2007 respectively. Subsequent to the year end, Graeme Millar resigned as a Director on 31 May 2008, and Brian Kennedy will retire from the Board on 27 June 2008. Scottish Rugby Council 2007-08 As at 29 June 2007 Andy Irvine retired from the Scottish Rugby Council, and Norman Douglas and Bob Hogarth succeeded Bernie Dunn and Jim Stevenson as the Premier 2 and Premier 3 representatives on the Council. As at that date the position of the Player’s representative on the Council fell vacant, being the conclusion of Jim Hay’s term in office. With the election of George Jack as President of the Union, a casual vacancy arose in respect of the Edinburgh Regional League representative and on 17 August 2007 Barry Sinclair was elected to this position. George Jack was elected as Chair of the Council in respect of season 2007-08, with Malcolm Gillies elected as the Vice Chair. Board Committees During the period, the Board operated four sub-committees to assist in its business. The role and Chairmen of the sub- committees were as follows:- The Audit Committee, initially chaired by Graeme Millar and more recently by Jock Millican, is responsible for assisting the Board to discharge its responsibilities for accounting policies, fi nancial reporting, internal control and risk management. The Nomination Committee, chaired by Allan Munro, is responsible for making recommendations as to the composition, membership and organisation of the Board and Board Sub-Committees. The Property Committee, chaired by George Clark, is responsible for making recommendations with regard to the Union’s property assets. The Remuneration Committee, initially chaired by Graeme Millar and more recently by Jock Millican, is responsible for making recommendations, within agreed terms of reference, on the Union’s remuneration policies. Compliance with Governance Standards All members of the Board and Council are required to comply with Scottish Rugby’s Code of Conduct. Under the Code of Conduct any alleged breach of the Code is subject to consideration by an independent panel. Development of Corporate Governance In line with the recommendations of the Second Governance Working Party, a Standing Working Party on the Union’s Bye Laws and Governance has been established under the independent chairmanship of Rob Flockhart. During the course of the year the Working Party was asked to consider a wide range of constitutional and governance issues and to report thereon to the Scottish Rugby Board. The Board and Council remain committed to the continuing development of our governance structures in order to meet the needs of our game.

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Remuneration and Benefi ts of Non-Executive and Council Board Representatives Under the SRU’s remuneration policy, the Union offers its non-executive Board members, including Council representatives on the Board, a fee for their service on the Board.

DIRECTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE BOARD MEMBER FEE BODIES’ FEE TOTAL

Allan Munro 35,000 £35,000 Brian Kennedy - - - Graeme Millar 15,000 - £15,000 Jock Millican 10,000 - £10,000 George Jack 12,500 1,470 (ERC) £13,970 Archie Ferguson 15,000 7,000 (CLA) £22,000 George Clark 15,000 - £15,000 Jim Fleming 15,000 3,675 (ERC) £18,675 Andy Irvine 2,500 - £2,500 Tom Inglis 5,000 - £5,000

COUNCIL MEMBERS POSITION HELD PAID BY VALUE

Bill Nolan IRB Representative IRB £7,000 Malcolm Gillies Six Nations Representative 6NC £18,000

Notes:

1 Non-Executive Directors are paid an annual fee of £15,000. The Chairman is remunerated at the rate of £35,000 per annum.

2 Members of the Scottish Rugby Council receive no remuneration in respect of this elected role.

3 The International Rugby Board (IRB), Six Nations Committee (6NC), European Rugby Cup Ltd (ERC) and the Celtic League Association (CLA) have a policy of fi nancially compensating the representatives serving on those bodies and the service fees paid to the SRU Council representatives serving on these bodies were as noted. Fees payable by the IRB and 6NC to Gordon McKie, the ERC to Allan Munro and the CLA to Eamon Hegarty were disclaimed by the individuals and were retained by Scottish Rugby.

REGISTERED OFFICE AND ADVISERS

Registered Office Murrayfi eld Stadium Edinburgh EH12 5PJ Bankers Bank of Scotland Head Office The Mound Edinburgh EH11 1YZ Auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP P O Box 90 Erskine House 68-73 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 4NH Solicitors Anderson Strathern McGrigors 1 Rutland Court Princes Exchange Edinburgh 1 Earl Grey Street EH3 8EY Edinburgh EH3 9AQ

A YEAR OF SCOTTISH GOVERNANCE 2007-08 | ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08 57 THANKS TO SCOTTIS H RUG BY’S PARTNERS

NATIONAL TEAM OFFICIAL PARTNERS

SIX NATIONS SPONSOR SCOTLAND TEAM SPONSOR OFFICIAL KIT SUPPLIER

SCOTTISH RUGBY OFFICIAL PARTNERS

SIX NATIONS AND AUTUMN TEST OFFICIAL SPIRIT PARTNER OFFICIAL BEER PARTNER AUTUMN TEST OFFICIAL VEHICLE PARTNER BROADCASTER SPONSOR

OFFICIAL TRAINING PARTNER OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL TEAM SPONSOR OF GLASGOW WARRIORS

NATIONAL SPONSOR OF SCOTTISH COMMUNITY OFFICIAL HEALTHCARE OFFICIAL PARTNER OFFICIAL TEAM SPONSOR OF RUGBY AND SCOTTISH PARTNER EDINBURGH RUGBY RUGBY REFEREES

OFFICIAL SCOTTISH RUGBY SPONSORS AND SUPPLIERS

OFFICIAL WATER SUPPLIER OFFICIAL FORMAL WEAR SCOTLAND RUGBY SUPPORTERS OFFICIAL BALL PARTNER TACKLINGCKLING HEALTH PRPROJECTOJE SUPPLIER AND SPONSOR CLUB SPONSOR OF YOUTH LEAGUE CUP AND SCOTTISH SCHOOLS 7S

OFFICIAL SPORT SUPPLEMENT SUPPLIER OFFICIAL SUPPLIER OF FITNESS & CONDITIONING RUGBY CHAMPIONS SPONSOR EQUIPMENT TO THE SCOTLAND TEAM

OFFICIAL SUPPORTER OF SCOTTISH RUGBY EDUCATION PARTNER TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND OF SCOTLAND WOMEN’S RUGBY SCOTTISH EXILES SPONSOR OF SCOTTISH SCHOOLS CUP HHEAPS PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAMME

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