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Duncan Taylor scores Scotland’s second try in their first victory over France in ten years. Scottish Rugby All information correct at time of going BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh EH12 5PJ to print on 5 August 2016. Tel: 0131 346 5000 To download a copy please visit scottishrugby.org | @scotlandteam scottishrugby.org/annualreport Contents 4 6 8 Edward A. Crozier Sir Moir Lockhead OBE Mark Dodson President’s Welcome Chairman’s Review Chief Executive’s Report 10 16 18 Scotland Women, Women 7s 7s, Under 20 & Age-grades Looking After Players Glasgow Warriors 20 22 24 Domestic Rugby Club Rugby, Women & Girls, Schools & Youth, Edinburgh Rugby Academy Coaching Pathways, Referees 34 40 42 Dominic McKay Chief Operating Moving Scottish Officer’s Report Rugby Forward Strategic Report 54 Independent Auditors’ Report 44 52 59 Primary Statements 64 Notes 75 Five Year Summary Governance & Financial 76 Commentary on the Board Report Statements Financial Statements Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 3 Edward A. Crozier President’s Welcome Orkney I’m happy to report Scottish club rugby is in good health thanks to the support of our wonderful, passionate army of volunteers. I wish I could bottle their enthusiasm, Club Highlights dedication & energy. A heartfelt thanks to our dedicated Club of the Season: Annan RFC elected members of the Scottish Rugby Annan were recognised for creating a sustainable youth section Banff Council who work tirelessly on Scottish to future-proof their rugby community by dramatically increasing Rugby’s behalf. Special mention to the number of boys’ and girls’ teams while also building strong links Fergus Neil, Jim Stevenson and Bruce with local schools through coaching sessions. They have a strong Robert Gordon University Thompson, who are stepping down at women’s section and their men’s 1st XV won BT West 2 this season. the conclusion of this season. This image of Cartha Queens Park and Aberdeenshire at Dumbreck Can I thank in particular the chairmen encapsulates“ all that is great about our game - two teams and the of our Governance Working Party, country on another excellent season, referee gathering at the end of a hard-fought match & final game Magnus Swanson, and Championship which was celebrated at the annual of the season. Cartha finished third and Aberdeenshire fourth in BT Helensburgh Committee, Alastair Rae, both groups so Scottish Rugby Club Awards Dinner – a Napier National 2. Those values, tradition and ongoing legacy really does West of Scotland Club Awards fundamentally important to our game. fantastic evening that encapsulated University differentiate our sport from others. Edward A. Crozier Annan what club rugby is all about and my BT Club I was really happy the inaugural Club ” Ardrossan Kelso domestic rugby highlight of the year. BT Women’s Cumnock Garioch Development Conference, divised Club and spearheaded by myself and held Congratulations to our elite referees Mike Coach Phil Smith (Heriot’s) at BT Murrayfield in January, was an Adamson and Alex Pratt on their selection Gary Coupland unqualified success to be built on in for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and Youth Coach (Annan) future years. Can I thank our Director of representing Scotland on the world stage, Duncan Domestic Rugby, Keith Russell, and Head alongside our Scottish players selected Referee McClement of Club Services, Nick Rennie, for putting for Team GB, Mark Bennett and Mark Caledonia Best Mike Dawson this conference together. Robertson. I look forward to seeing our New Women’s Teams Spirit of Rugby (M’field Wanderers) elite referees progress and work towards 9 At the half-way mark, Scottish Rugby’s BT Volunteer Peter Hill (Duns) international selection, while also inspiring £1.6 million Club Sustainability Fund Women’s Club of the Brigadier Frank future match officials. th Steven Rutledge has benefited 91 clubs and it’s great Record £2.94M Coutts Memorial Season: Garioch Ladies (Highland) to see some of the first recipients I commend the positive work of our family Club Support & Development (BT) Try 150 completing major projects with of charities, especially our own Murrayfield Garioch Ladies started five years Anniversary Injured Players’ Foundation, and urge Player of the Season additional sportscotland investment. ago as a keep-fit drive and the club’s None of this would be possible without clubs to support them where possible. committee now has an even split Peter McCallum BT Premiership the invaluable support of our sponsors, in of men and women members. The Another highlight was (Ayr) It has been an absolute privilege to “ being asked to referee particular BT. serve as President of Scottish Rugby, team were undefeated this season, BT National Ben Johnston at the 150th Anniversary League 1 (Marr) A thrilling BT Cup Finals Day saw it’s been a life changing year full of gaining promotion into BT Women’s National Division 1. They also pitched celebrations between BT National Ross Gillies the country’s best in the men’s and wonderful memories and events. Can I Glasgow Academicals League 2 (Cartha QP) women’s club game compete for thank in particular my family and friends in to help their local community 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 £1.80m £1.90m £1.93m £2.25m £2.77m £2.94m and West of Scotland BT National Tony Herron coveted silverware. Not only did Heriot’s for their support. Likewise, my own when floods hit earlier this year. two of the founding League 3 (GHK) lift the BT Cup, after defeating Melrose club Cartha Queens Park and London members of the SRU. BT Caledonia Andrew Findlater in a closely fought game, they also Scottish for proposing me to my position Scotland Club XV Regional (Highland) won the BT Premiership title and the and their unstinting support. This season’s squad entered the record It was an historic and Jamie Simpson BT East Regional BT Charity Shield – a unique treble. memorable day - (Earlston) Good luck to all clubs in Scotland books as the first Scotland Club XV to Murrayfield Wanderers claimed the at every level, our Exiles and our 250 remain unbeaten with a 52 - 27 victory although I did feel 150 Corrie Louw BT West Regional Women’s BT Premier League and Sarah myself after the game. (Oban Lorne) professional teams - Edinburgh Rugby People from over England Counties at Gala RFC and Beaney Cup double for the second BT Women’s Emma Wassell and Glasgow Warriors – and of course a 19 - 13 win over their Irish counterparts Congratulations to year in a row, following finals against Premier League (M’field Wanderers) our international teams for next season. in Cork to retain the Dalriada Cup. both clubs for all they Hillhead/Jordanhill. What a wonderful BT Women’s Audrey Barr Finally, to our incoming President Rob have contributed to achievement for both clubs. clubs Led by Phil Smith, Heriot’s Coach, the National 1 (Oban Lorne) Flockhart, to whom I pass the baton, 101 our game! attended our new Club squad was made up of the best talent BT Women’s Nicola Howat Well done to all the players, coaches, I wish him well and every success during ” Development Conference from the BT Premiership. Fraser Thomson Edward A. Crozier National 2 (Howe Harlequins) referees and supporters across the his time in office. 4 Scottish Rugby Annual Report 2015/16 Leadership . Engagement . Achievement . Enjoyment . Respect 5 Sir Moir Lockhead OBE Chairman’s Review Ensuring players are safe on the pitch remains our highest £47.4M priority and we are proud to be leaders in this field with M our very strong medical team led by Dr James Robson. £46.6 Up NET INTEREST & DEPRECIATION Scottish Rugby continues to improve its £3.2M financial health while also increasing CLUB SUPPORT investment in growing the game and & DEVELOPMENT producing winning teams. I’m pleased TURNOVER to report our average debt fell to £8.5 TICKETING million during the year despite increased investment in players ahead of the 2015 £47.4M Rugby World Cup. We are striving to achieve a sustainable We were delighted to announce model that benefits rugby in Scotland Scotland Women internationalist Jade DOMESTIC & PERFORMANCE and future-proofs the game. I am happy Konkel as our first full-time female with progress so far, but there is more to player. She is a wonderful role model be done as we look at other revenue and hopefully the first of many as we sources to ensure our sport thrives. strengthen the women’s and girls’ game through new initiatives. Turnover was £47.4m, which was £3.2 BROADCAST million higher than the previous year. The schools and youth conferences Additional income from sponsorship introduced this season have proved agreements, enhanced RBS 6 Nations a success with over 10,000 players broadcasting revenues and a more involved in nearly 1,900 games. It’s favourable euro rate contributed. These spurred clubs and schools to field more COMMERCIAL offset lower ticket revenues from two teams at all levels while also raising the & OPERATIONAL RBS 6 Nations games compared to three standard of matches. in the previous year and one August Test The long-standing problem of finding against three November Tests in 2014, as an appropriate ground for Edinburgh a result of the Rugby World Cup. Rugby is one step closer to being solved. Fewer home games meant commercial The club is set to play the second-half of and operational costs were lower, next season at Myreside, after forming however Scotland’s preparation and a partnership with George Watson’s participation in the Rugby World Cup College, with the intention of playing partially offset these. After brave the full 2017/18 season at the ground.
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