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BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
'Badly treated' & 'Months of inaction' your views on state of women's rugby
With uncertainty surrounding player contracts and head coach Bryan Easson leaving his role after the World Cup, we asked what you make of the current state of women's rugby in are some of your responses:Gus: Badly treated by the union. Doing their best under dreadful circumstances. Management have a lot to answer Not been an auspicious start for the new SRU CEO, Alex Williamson. Hardly hit the ground running, and Mr McGuigan seems to have disappeared into the Nucifora does not seem to be working out well, and Scottish rugby appears to be haemorrhaging coaching talent at an alarming rate. Townsend/Franco Smith situation and now Tandy, Easson and women's game has been in flux the past two months, and rather than managing the situation, they seem to be ignoring it. Hard for sportspeople to focus on performance with these levels of like months of inaction and ostrich mentality by the SRU after a disappointing Six Nations for both the men's and women's teams.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
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Easson to leave Scotland after women's World Cup
Bryan Easson will step down as Scotland head coach following this year's women's World Cup. Easson is to depart for a new job in England after 25 years working in different roles at Scottish Rugby and described leading the women's team as "the greatest honour of my coaching career". He said: "During my time as head coach, this team has grown immensely, rising from 11th in the world to an all-time high of fifth, and now proudly ranked seventh. "We've experienced unforgettable highs: qualifying for two World Cups, winning WXV2 and competing with the best in the world. These moments are etched in our collective memory." Related internet links Scotland's Bonar signs new Harlequins contract Trailfinders sign Scotland duo Malcolm and Wassell Scottish Rugby Easson was appointed head coach in December 2020 following an interim period in the post. "We've also faced real challenges, tough results, setbacks, and times when belief was tested," he added. "None of it, the resilience, the progress, or the success would have been possible without an exceptional group of players and colleagues who showed remarkable strength, unity and character throughout the journey. "In 2022, we reached a historic milestone with the introduction of professional contracts for the women's team, a landmark step that speaks to how far the game has come. "I'm incredibly proud to have played a part in that progress and in building a foundation for the future. While the achievements belong to the group, I take pride in having led this chapter. I've always believed in leaving the jersey in a better place and I hope that's what I've done." CEO Alex Williamson said Easson leading Scotland at the World Cup was "a fitting swansong to his many achievements as the coach of the national team".
BBC News
18-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Easson to leave Scotland after women's World Cup
Bryan Easson will step down as Scotland head coach following this year's women's World is to depart for a new job in England after 25 years working in different roles at Scottish Rugby and described leading the women's team as "the greatest honour of my coaching career".He said: "During my time as head coach, this team has grown immensely, rising from 11th in the world to an all-time high of fifth, and now proudly ranked seventh."We've experienced unforgettable highs: qualifying for two World Cups, winning WXV2 and competing with the best in the world. These moments are etched in our collective memory." Easson was appointed head coach in December 2020 following an interim period in the post."We've also faced real challenges, tough results, setbacks, and times when belief was tested," he added. "None of it, the resilience, the progress, or the success would have been possible without an exceptional group of players and colleagues who showed remarkable strength, unity and character throughout the journey."In 2022, we reached a historic milestone with the introduction of professional contracts for the women's team, a landmark step that speaks to how far the game has come."I'm incredibly proud to have played a part in that progress and in building a foundation for the future. While the achievements belong to the group, I take pride in having led this chapter. I've always believed in leaving the jersey in a better place and I hope that's what I've done."CEO Alex Williamson said Easson leading Scotland at the World Cup was "a fitting swansong to his many achievements as the coach of the national team".
