Scots appoint Dixon interim director of rugby

The Scottish Rugby Union have appointed Richie Dixon as interim director of rugby following the departure of Ian McGeechan.

The former Scotland B international is currently head of coach development with the governing body after working with Glasgow Rugby.

Dixon was previously a Scotland coach and played for Glasgow and the Barbarians.

Acting SRU chief executive Fred McLeod said: “We expect that a permanent appointment will be made following the SRU agm in June alongside the creation of a new board, new council and the appointments of a new chief executive and new chairman.”