Rugby: Dominic McKay (SCO) confirmed as EPCR chairman until the end of 2024-25

Dominic McKay has been confirmed as the permanent chairman of European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) until the end of the 2024-25 season, announced the organising body of the Heineken Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup on 13/05/2022.

Dominic McKay (SCO) was initially appointed non-executive director and interim chairman of the EPCR on 21/10/2021. The Scotsman temporarily replaced Englishman Simon Halliday, who stepped down after six and a half years at the head of the EPCR on 06/10/2021. Vincent Gaillard had also stepped down as chief executive after six years in autumn 2021.

Dominic McKay was CEO of Celtic FC (Cinch Premiership) between July and September 2021 and worked for the Scottish Rugby Union between 2008 and 2021, initially as director of communications and public affairs before joining the board in 2013 and being appointed chief operating officer in 2015. He was also chairman of the Pro14 (2013-2021), which was renamed the United Rugby Championship for the 2021-22 season.

EPCR board of directors as of 13/05/2022

• Dominic McKay (chairman)
• Anthony Lepage (EPCR …