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‘It was stressful’: inside Scotland women’s Rugby World Cup contract wrangle
- Scotland’s women rugby squad faced contract uncertainty before the 2025 Rugby World Cup, affecting preparations.
- Retired player Beth Blacklock described the period as stressful for many teammates awaiting contracts.
- SRU said it engaged with the Scotland Women playing group over several months to finalize contracts ahead of the World Cup.
- Beth Blacklock, who did not receive a new contract, returned to Saracens and planned retirement from international play.
- Blacklock pursued a data engineering career and considered roles in France as options after rugby.
- Sione Fukofuka led a new coaching staff in early 2026, signalling a promising step forward for Scotland.
- Scotland’s 2026 Six Nations campaign included a pivotal standalone match at Murrayfield against England.
- The article frames this period as the start of a new era for Scotland’s women’s rugby.
- Blacklock expressed optimism about the team’s future under the new coaching staff.
- The Guardian article notes the growing support from the nation for Scotland’s women players.
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