Murrayfield is 'national stadium'

From: Evening News - Scotland | Date: November 27, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

SCOTLAND rugby bosses have trademarked the term 'national stadium' in connection with Murrayfield in a bid to swell the sport's coffers by attracting more high-profile entertainment events to Edinburgh.

The move was revealed today by SRU commercial and marketing director Phil Anderton, who said every avenue which could bring increased revenue to rugby, on an unprecedented high following a first-ever victory over World Cup-winning opposition, South Africa, ten days ago was being explored with the new label integral to those plans.

"The trademark 'national stadium' is giving us an edge in ...

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