COVID-19 safety coordinator appointed at Shire

Perthshire Rugby is working towards the safe resumption of training following the coronavirus outbreak.

And, as such, the club has appointed Ewan MacKessackLeitch as their COVID-19 safety coordinator. He will oversee public health and safety measures at the club, ensuring they operate in a safe manner and adhere to government and SRU guidelines.

The SRU, in conjunction with the Scottish Government, recently published the Return to Rugby Roadmap.

This details six stages with indicative dates for resumption of training and then the playing of competitive rugby.

A Perthshire Rugby spokesperson said: “There is a long uncertain road to travel until that point but, be assured, at Perthshire Rugby we are taking the necessary steps to get back as safely and effectively as possible.

“An action plan has been developed following risk assessments, SRU guidance and input from across the club.

“This will be a whole club effort, every team will appoint a COVID-19 team lead to work with Ewan MacKessack-Leitch to monitor and ensure compliance with COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols within their team/group.

“Rugby is coming back to the North Inch. It will be different and take a bit more time until the necessary precautions and safeguards are in place, but we will be there soon.

“Your team managers or section heads will be in touch regarding the return to training – each will be working to their own timescale.”