Overview

• Scotland’s campaign ended with a 40-8 quarter-final defeat by England, shifting focus to off-field fallout.
• Scrum-half Caity Mattinson announced retirement to take a full-time coaching role, following exits by Jade Konkel and Lisa Cockburn.
• Konkel said she was not offered a new deal and criticised the six-minute conversation that informed her, urging Scottish Rugby to show respect and support.
• Reports indicate many of the 32-player squad were not offered contracts, with speculation that only about 15 will be contracted in the near term.
• Scottish Rugby declined to discuss individual contracts as CEO Alex Williamson previously forecast greater investment and a larger professional group, while head coach Bryan Easson departs and a successor is yet to be named.