Positive meeting on the way ahead for rugby in Scotland

Scottish Rugby has praised its “positive” meeting yesterday (Tuesday) with Minister for Sport Joe FitzPatrick and said it was very grateful to be invited by him to meet and discuss the current COVID-19 challenges with the Scottish Government.
Numerous sports along with rugby union were represented at the meeting with the Minister for SportNumerous sports along with rugby union were represented at the meeting with the Minister for Sport
Numerous sports along with rugby union were represented at the meeting with the Minister for Sport

Scottish Rugby outlined the detailed work being carried out by its Threat Management Group, in response to the implications of the COVID-19 crisis and the work currently under way to support its community clubs across the country.

The meeting has started a welcome dialogue between rugby, fellow SGBs and the Scottish Government, as they all work together to support existing public health initiatives and explore credible ways to restart activities, once safe to do so.

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Scottish Rugby’s chief operating officer, Dominic McKay, said: “Scottish Rugby is very grateful to the Minister for initiating these discussions. This is an encouraging first meeting which generated constructive dialogue and a timely chance to collaborate with other sports.

“We would welcome the opportunity to meet again and agreed to share any relevant information and learnings we have with both Scottish Government and other sports to aid progress at this time.

“Scottish Rugby remains committed to supporting the Scottish Government in any practical way through the COVID-19 crisis and looks forward to continuing this important dialogue in the coming weeks and months.”