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References
- ↑ "Dundee HSFP's Ian Rankin turns his sights on SRU post - The Courier".
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2492548624111503 [ user-generated source ]
- ↑ "Rankin to quit Dundee to pursue SRU vice-presidency | HeraldScotland".
- ↑ "Dundee HSFP's Ian Rankin turns his sights on SRU post - The Courier".
- ↑ "Scottish Rugby Record 2018/19" (PDF). Scottish Rugby .
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