Scottish Rugby: Professional players agree wage cuts
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Players featuring in the Scotland women and Sevens teams will take a pay cut
Players across the various men's and women's teams in Scotland have agreed to pay reductions with Scottish Rugby.
The players' union, Rugby Players Scotland, held talks with the SRU as the organisation seeks to reduce costs amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Those affected could be reimbursed if revenue targets are hit this season.
The SRU employs 150 male and female players with Glasgow, Edinburgh, Scotland Sevens, the Scottish Rugby Academy and Scotland Women.
A joint statement said the deal reduces spending "while minimising financial hardship" for players.
The players' union accepted temporary pay cuts for its higher-earning members in April, after Scottish Rugby proposed reductions ranging from 10 to 25% over a five-month period, for all players earning more than £50,000.
The organisation estimates a potential drop in revenue of £18m for this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which could worsen if the 2021 Six Nations is disrupted.
"Against the backdrop of the significant economic impact of Covid-19, RPS entered discussions with Scottish Rugby to find a mechanism whereby its members' salaries would be subject to reduction, but their overall interests were protected," the statement continued.
"The discussions were conducted in a positive, open and constructive manner and both Scottish Rugby and RPS have agreed the specific financial details will remain confidential, with no further comment being made at this time."