Scottish rugby has received a £752,000 funding package from sportscotland.

The funding aims to support rugby at a regional level and a significant proportion of the monies will be used to invest in the network of development managers. The managers will be tasked with increasing participation and encourage the retention of young players.

Stewart Harris, chief executive of sportscotland said: “The funding announced today will impact on the sport of rugby right across the board.

“We enjoy a very strong partnership with Scottish Rugby, providing support in areas as diverse as youth development and volunteering to supplement the expertise already within the sport. We look forward to continuing that work to develop the game in Scotland.”