Arnold Clark has agreed a multi-year deal to become Scottish Rugby’s new chief executive.

The edit will see: Car Dealer Top 100 In matches involving men’s and U-20 teams, the winner’s logo is placed on the front of the Scotland kit.

The dealer group will also become the title sponsor of the Men’s and Women’s Premier Leagues and the National Leagues from the start of the 2024/25 season.

The company replaces fellow franchisee Peter Vardy, who has been the principal partner of Scottish Rugby since 2021.

Bosses say the partnership is a ‘significant investment’ and will provide Scottish Rugby staff with the tools to help with their community work.

Russell Borrie, Arnold Clark’s chief operating officer, said: ‘At Arnold Clark we understand the positive impact of sport. It is something that inspires, entertains and encourages people to come together to play, watch and voice their support.

‘Through our Community Fund, we are proud to support teams at grassroots levels and provide young athletes with the opportunity to develop. And now, as kit sponsors of the Scotland Men’s rugby team, we are thrilled to be building on their success as they represent Scotland at the highest level.

‘This is a partnership built on shared values; both Arnold Clark and Scottish Rugby are Scottish institutions with proven records of success.

“We both aim to be the best in our respective fields and know there is a lot we can learn from each other. We will share best practices and work closely together to set new standards as we move towards our shared goals.”

‘At Arnold Clark, we invest in people. We develop the skills of our people, build new careers through apprenticeships and work hard to deliver the best possible experience for our customers.

‘This partnership is a significant investment for us – players, coaches and supporters. We believe rugby is more than just a game; it’s a community – and we’re proud to be part of that.’

The first Scotland Men’s kit featuring the Arnold Clark logo went on sale yesterday (August 2), while the away kit will be revealed on August 9.

Charlie Simpson, Head of Business Development at Scottish Rugby, said: ‘It was clear that Arnold Clark had exciting plans to expand the business beyond Scotland and Scottish Rugby provides a highly visible platform to help accelerate this growth both within the UK and beyond.’

‘The coming together of two proud Scottish organisations creates many opportunities and we welcome Arnold Clark’s commitment to community sport and desire to make the most of this partnership in the years ahead.’