President of the Scottish Rugby Union
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| President of the Scottish Rugby Union | |
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since 2024 |
The president of the Scottish Rugby Union is the figurehead of rugby union in Scotland.
In 1873, and directly after the Scotland versus England international match, representatives from eight Scottish rugby union sides came together in Glasgow at the Glasgow Academy in Elmbank Street. They decided to form an organisation to develop the sport in Scotland.[1] It was initially called the Scottish Football Union, but changed its name to the Scottish Rugby Union to give clarity from association football.
They had a number of initial aims:- to help promote a cup competition; to bring closer working between the Scottish clubs; and to form a committee so that the Scotland international team could be picked.[1]
A committee was thus formed and John Chiene was nominated as the chair. Chiene thus became the first president of the Scottish Rugby Union.[1]
Powers and duties
The objective of the president of the SRU is to ensure a coordinated, collegiate approach to working with all stakeholders in the game.[2]
Each president holds the role of chairman of the Scottish Rugby Council concurrently when in office.[3]
Ceremonial roles
The president of the Scottish Rugby Union has performed many ceremonial roles to promote the sport in Scotland. These have included presenting the match ball in the Six Nations Championship;[4] and providing International players with their caps.[5]