Murray backing for Scottish rugby team

RANGERS chairman David Murray has been unveiled as the new sponsor of Scotland’s national rugby union team.

Murray’s privately-owned company, Murray International, will invest £2.7m in the Scottish game over three years.

The Scottish Rugby Union had been searching for a replacement for Famous Grouse, who ended their 17-year shirt sponsorship deal last month.

Murray said: “The sport of rugby has always held a special place in my heart and so I was delighted to take this opportunity to support the game in Scotland.

“From a business point of view, we have supported many sports over the years including football, hockey, basketball and volleyball, and this sponsorship will play a major role in further building our group profile both within and outside of Scotland.”

The sponsorship begins on November 1 and the Murray name will first appear on national team shirts in next year’s RBS 6 Nations Championship.