Welcome to ScottishBordersRugby.com
The website has been created by me, Keith Robertson, with the simple objective of providing information and views from knowledgeable Scottish Borders rugby people, with a focus on provoking thoughtful discussion and investigation into finding the “Best Way Forward for Scottish Borders Rugby”.
I initially spent time gathering information on the governance of the game, together with the playing structure and issues within it.
The posts within the various sections of the website attempt to explain the process that has been undertaken by me since late 2018 and are the base from which the site will, hopefully, develop into one that helps to introduce positive change to Scottish Borders Rugby.
About
Here are the categories we plan to cover on the site.
- Youth rugby
- Schools rugby
- Semi-junior rugby
- Girls’/Women’s rugby
- Amateur rugby (Regional and National)
- FOSROC Rugby Academy
- Super6/Semi-professional rugby
- Professional rugby
- Referees Society
- New Scottish Borders Rugby Administrative Entity
Latest Posts
SRU/SCOG Consultation Response
ByKeithScottish Rugby Union SCOG Consultation Document & Proposals–10/12/21 In my view, this much later than expected and second, Standing Committee on Governance (SCOG) Consultation Document should be considered as one that has the potential to provide each of the six, proposed, Area Rugby Forums with the opportunity to carry out a detailed review on what… Read More »SRU/SCOG Consultation Response
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Scottish Rugby Union – Standing Committee on Governance Proposals
ByKeithIf, like me, you believe rugby union is part of the Scottish Borders bedrock and is, therefore, a vital part of sustaining vibrant communities in the area, you will be interested in watching and listening to the video released, in mid-August, by the SRU Standing Committee on Governance (SCOG) and, also, read the supporting review… Read More »Scottish Rugby Union – Standing Committee on Governance Proposals
Why Rugby?
ByKeithIt has only been since I stepped away from being heavily involved in rugby union that I have reflected on just how important a part it, and the people involved in it, have been in shaping me as a person. Melrose Rugby Club and the people within it was the social hub for me and… Read More »Why Rugby?
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Why do we need a New Entity to oversee and manage rugby union in the Scottish Borders?
ByKeithScottish Borders rugby has to address the changes in social habits and increased opportunities to participate in other sports, if it is to remain a strong and beneficial influence on society. In my view, in order to successfully address all the difficult issues within Scottish Borders rugby, a fully comprehensive review of all sectors in… Read More »Why do we need a New Entity to oversee and manage rugby union in the Scottish Borders?
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Border League meeting – 9 September 2019
ByKeithThis is the text of a presentation, delivered by me, to the Border League Committee in September 2019. It outlines the need for a full review of the Scottish Borders rugby structure and the creation of a new management and administration entity to represent all sectors of rugby in the region. Presentation In 1996 I… Read More »Border League meeting – 9 September 2019
Why was Super6 Rugby introduced?
ByKeithI wholeheartedly agree that Scottish Rugby should have an overall strategy for the game, from mini rugby through to the international arena, and that positive change has to be constantly considered. For any new structure to be introduced to a specific sector of the game, the implementation strategy must surely have the objective of improving… Read More »Why was Super6 Rugby introduced?
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