Dee’s appointment to rugby’s top job is deserved recognition

Dee Bradbury’s appointment as president of Scottish Rugby – formerly the Scottish Rugby Union – is a real feather in the cap for her home club, Oban Lorne RFC.

In what is a world sporting first, Dee has become the first woman to rise to the pinnacle of a tier one rugby nation, although some of the so-called lesser rugby countries have been led by women.

However, it is not only a feather in the cap of Oban Lorne: it is also a very well-earned distinction for Dee herself.

Ever a self-effacing individual, it was typical of Dee to exhibit humility when she spoke to The Oban Times this week, describing her appointment as ‘a complete privilege and a real pleasure’.

The former police officer is well-known across the Oban and Argyll areas as a consequence of her career and place in the community. She is, after all, mum to former Oban Lorne and Oban High School players Magnus and Fergus, both of whom have made names for themselves nationally in the sport.

Dee is also honorary president of Oban Lorne and held in the highest regard at the club.

Indeed, the club was quick to congratulate Dee on her new role with a message posted on social media.

Dee will hold the president’s position for a period of two years, during which time she will be very high profile and very much in the public eye.

Well done, Dee. We are sure you will carry out your duties with aplomb.

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