SRU: 'Professional game in jeopardy'

The Scottish Rugby Union has warned that the “future viability of the professional game in Scotland could be jeopardised” by the withdrawal of English and French sides from next season’s Heineken Cup and European Challenge Cup.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2007 - 12:54

Rugby union chiefs have meanwhile insisted the Heineken Cup could still be played with English clubs next season.

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