Annual Report 2018-19 record turnover £61.1M up 7% on 2017/18 £308k 74% Doddie Weir and his family surplus income growth in Cardiff for the inaugural 14 since 2011 Doddie Weir Cup match consecutive Scotland matches sold out at BT Murrayfield 2,373 795 Contents coaches attended teams played Technical Blueprint in Mitsubishi Motors workshops £3.1M Youth Conferences President’s Welcome | Dee Bradbury 4 invested in grassroots Chairman’s Review | Colin Grassie 6 rugby this season and Chief Executive’s Report | Mark Dodson 8 Chief Operating Officer’s Report | Dominic McKay 10 Scotland 14 Scotland Women & Women 7s 16 £14.5M Scotland 7s 18 over past 5 years 14 21,267 Scotland U20 & Age Grades 20 Scotland debuts Highest number of Scotland Glasgow Warriors 22 in 12 Tests Season Passes sold Edinburgh 24 High Performance 26 P.10 Old Glory DC 29 , Fosroc Academy 30 708 434 Chief Operating Officer’s Report fans passed through Training & Education 32 Scottish Rugby’s turnstiles Club Rugby 34 Women & Girls 38 M M Schools & Youth 40 75.2 11.6 Match Officials 42 viewers watched Scotland play viewers watched in the Guinness Six Nations the Autumn Tests series Corporate Social Responsibility 44 in 171 territories Looking After Our People 46 Strategic Report 50 P.14 P.51 Governance & Board Report 51 47,128 Independent Auditor’s Report 60 fans attended Scotland Governance Guinness PRO14 Final & Board Report Financial Statements 115.6k 130.3k P.62 Principal Accounting Policies 62 fans attended fans attended Primary Statements 65 Glasgow Warriors matches Edinburgh matches Financial Statements Notes 70 Five Year Summary 79 Scottish Rugby Commentary on the Financial Statements 80 k BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh EH12 5PJ 811 Tel: 0131 346 5000 | scottishrugby.org | @scotlandteam fans following Scottish Rugby’s social media All information correct at time of going to print on 25 July 2019. To platforms download a copy please visit scottishrugby.org/about/annualreports Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 3 42 Mitsubishi Motors Schools & Youth 53% Caledonia Youth Finals Conferences 6 increase trophies Day, Caithness Girls contested v Stirling County Girls 273 schools & clubs 72 Scottish Rugby 795 referees appointed teams to professional competitions £3.1M invested in grassroots rugby President’s Welcome | Dee Bradbury for 2018/19 On behalf of Scottish Rugby, I would like to thank all those whose skills, commitment and Jeremy Wares was named Tennent’s enthusiasm contribute to the ongoing success of grassroots rugby in Scotland. Club Volunteer In my first year as President of Scottish Preparations are now well underway for Rugby World Cup this of the Season for Rugby it has been an honour to autumn and I would like to thank Scotland Head Coach, Gregor his commitment witness first-hand the dedication of all Townsend, and his team, for all their efforts so far and wish them to Perthshire RFC those who keep club rugby thriving. well in Japan. across a range of activities There have been many highlights, Scotland Women produced some solid performances at but to share a few examples: I had an Scotstoun this season, just missing out on a win against Wales excellent day at the National League in the Six Nations due to a last-minute conversion. The squad Cup Final where Aberdeen Grammar continues to work towards qualification for the 2021 World Cup. Scotland Women & met Highland and we were treated Tennent’s U20 secured new Scotland continued to be competitive on the HSBC World Rugby Premiership clubs to some magnificent weather and fine hospitality, courtesy of shirt sponsor SP Sevens Series, recording two Challenge Cup wins this season. 9 represented by Stirling County who were fantastic hosts on the day. Energy Networks Scotland Women 7s reached the final of the World Rugby Scotland Club XV Silver Saturday at BT Murrayfield was a tremendous showcase Women’s Sevens Series Qualifiers in Hong Kong. for club rugby with several matches going down to the wire. My Scotland congratulations to all those who took part, including Watsonians, At club level, I would like to congratulate all clubs which won Retained the 490 72 who won the Sarah Beaney Cup for the first time, and Ayr, who league titles or secured promotion and to those who suffered Calcutta Cup for the first NEW appointments added the Scottish Cup to their Tennent’s Premiership league relegation I would say, there is always a new season. time in Level 1 to win, capping an excellent season. My congratulations go to those who were honoured at this match professional During the last 12 months I’ve seen and met people out in all year’s Club Awards, including Garioch, who won Tennent’s 35 years officials fixtures weathers and at all times of the day giving freely of their time Women’s Club of the Season and Biggar, who took Tennent’s without fuss, simply because of that love of the game. To continue Club of the Season. Both clubs are very involved with their wider communities and set a great example. to meet so many of the volunteers and share your enthusiasm domestic remains the greatest of privileges for me. Scottish Rugby was saddened by the passing of some notable Over 6.5k appointments Our Rugby Development team have been making great strides figures from the world of rugby in the last twelve months. Our out in their respective regions this past season. Scottish Rugby sympathies go out to everyone in the rugby family who lost loved has been made very welcome at clubs around Scotland and I was ones during the past year. qualified pleased to be part of the group who visited Orkney, Shetland and Good luck to everyone for the season ahead. And thank you for Over 2.5k match officials Highland rugby clubs to see and hear about island life and the the many ways in which you support rugby in Scotland. significance of rugby in the area. Pro-coach Rugby Development Masterclasses Club Sustainability Award Summer Roadshows The Mitsubishi Motors UK Schools & Youth Conferences continue Dee Bradbury to be a vital part of the domestic game, with boys and girls launched this season from 273 clubs and schools taking part in regular competitive President, Scottish Rugby Over rugby. Our young players are progressing through the Fosroc more than around academies, based at four regional centres around Scotland, and 150 our age-grade sides also continue to develop. 600 clubs applied for 1,500 coaches and received funding people On the international stage, Scotland recorded a dramatic end to the season, retaining the Calcutta Cup with a 38-38 draw over against England at Twickenham in the final match of the took part this attended in the Guinness Six Nations. £650,000 season in awards approved Caledonia North region 4 Scottish Rugby | Annual Report 2018-19 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 5 Expenditure £60.8M Surplus A young fan at Scotland v Fiji, Autumn Tests Photo credit: Euan McFarlane £308k Jonny Gray and a young player during Chairman’s Review | Colin Grassie Scotland pre-RWC training in Inverness Rugby globally is experiencing a period of change. Scottish Rugby’s ambitions at home and The coming season will see the introduction of Super6 and the In light of the rapidly evolving global rugby landscape (and with abroad continue to grow and we are well-placed to make the most of opportunities and ensure direction of travel for the league was aided by a consultation the potential for future external investment into the sport), the game in Scotland remains in good health. process, subsequent Report and SGM which gave our members Scottish Rugby’s governance structures must continue to be fit an opportunity to have their say and contribute to the delivery for purpose to take account of the interests of all existing and Fourteen successive sell outs at BT of Agenda 3 – our path to ensure club rugby continues to thrive future stakeholders. Murrayfield creates an energy and in the future. As well as the appointment of Super6’s coaches, Following the conclusion of the Agenda 3 consultation pulse that beats through all of Scottish the domestic season structure and cross-border fixtures were process, Sir Bill Gammell, Chairman of Winning Scotland Rugby. announced and we look forward to seeing the competition get Foundation (founder of Cairn Energy PLC and a former Scotland Up underway. In the current commercial market, we internationalist) was commissioned by the Board and Council to have had to be nimble and proactive M The Board experienced a number of personnel changes following conduct a wide-ranging, independent review of Scottish Rugby’s in order to find solutions that allow us £3.9 the 2018 AGM and our thanks go to former President Rob governance structures. to be competitive at the top level of the game whilst fully funding Flockhart for his commitment and hard work and to Jim Littlefair The review is now underway with the assistance of Norman and supporting the grassroots. and Mike Monro, who stepped down from the Board after several Turnover Murray FRSE - the current Chairman of Scottish Ballet and years of service. We have done that by: seeking external investment; forming the former Chairman of The Edrington Group, covering all partnerships in overseas rugby markets with potential for growth; I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome our current areas of the Union’s governance, business and commercial diversifying revenue steams; and working with other Unions to £61.1M President, Dee Bradbury, who has completed her first year in the structures. The Council’s Standing Committee on Governance capitalise on global media and marketing opportunities.