They had a number of initial aims:- to help promote a cup competition; to bring closer working between the Scottish clubs; and to form a committee so that the Scotland international team could be picked.
[1] The objective of the president of the SRU is to ensure a coordinated, collegiate approach to working with all stakeholders in the game.
[3] The president of the Scottish Rugby Union has performed many ceremonial roles to promote the sport in Scotland.
These have included presenting the match ball in the Six Nations Championship;[4] and providing International players with their caps.
[8] The post was traditionally a one-year term, but presidents were allowed to run for office for a subsequent year.