Riedel Communications has announced the continued expansion of its managed coach communications partnership with Scottish Rugby Union, now entering its third season. The collaboration equips Scottish Rugby’s training and match-day operations with Riedel’s SidelineComms Managed Service, part of the company’s RefSuite offering for professional sports communications, built around its Bolero wireless intercom technology.
The deployment includes three Bolero antennas, 21 Bolero S beltpacks with push-to-talk headsets, three standard Bolero beltpacks with Bluetooth pairing for the head coach, and a StageLink Network Stream Adapter for intercom recording and referee microphone audio routing into in-game communications. At Scottish Rugby’s home stadium, Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Riedel also supported the cabling infrastructure required to extend communications coverage from the pitch to the changing room and the coaching box in the gantry. The managed service includes system integration, remote support, off-season servicing, headset configuration and temporary system extensions, alongside tour-specific adaptations and a dedicated flight case for international fixtures.
Christopher Chapman, performance analyst at Scottish Rugby, said: “Clear live communication is essential for our training and match-day operations, connecting everyone involved in performance and match-day support wherever they are working. With Riedel, we have a reliable solution that delivers excellent audio quality, supports dedicated staff groups, and is intuitive for our team to use – especially in loud stadium environments.”
Nacho Lee, programme manager at Riedel Communications, added: “Our SidelineComms managed service is designed to give elite sports organizations clear, reliable communications in demanding live environments – from training sessions to international competition. With Scottish Rugby, we are delivering an integrated, service-led solution that combines communications for coaches and staff with managed support as envisioned with our RefSuite offering.”
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