Though it might be wise to wait until after the men’s autumn tests, the time is fast approaching for a big debate on the future of Scottish rugby, and while I am reluctant to say there is a panacea for all our sport’s ills, and they are legion, I have no doubt that cold hard cash will go a long way to solving problems and creating a proper sustainable future for rugby in Scotland.
Money needs to be invested in every area of our sport, but I would make a special plea for support for the women’s game and the grass roots across the board.
In the end, Scotland’s women crashed out of the World Cup with an expected heavy defeat by the host nation New Zealand. Yet in their performances against Wales and Australia, Scotland showed that they have great courage and commitment and no little skill. They just need to move to the next level and the way ahead is clear for the women themselves and for the Scottish Rugby Union.
