Press Release
Wuppertal August 25, 2026
Scottish Rugby Expands Managed Coach Communications Partnership With Riedel
Built around Riedel’s Bolero wireless intercom technology, the managed service combines coach and staff communications, referee microphone integration, and dedicated service and support in one flexible workflow. 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.
“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,” said Christopher Chapman, Performance Analyst, Scottish Rugby. “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.”
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 also includes system integration, remote support, off-season servicing, headset configuration, and temporary system extensions, while tour-specific adaptations and a dedicated flight case help Scottish Rugby maintain a consistent communications setup when traveling for international fixtures.
“Our SidelineComms managed service is designed to give elite sports organizations clear, reliable communications in demanding live environments — from training sessions to international competition,” said Nacho Lee, Programme Manager at Riedel Communications. “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. The result is a flexible system that is easy to operate, easy to tour, and ready to scale with the needs of the team.”
Riedel solutions — targeted at live production in the worlds of media, sports and entertainment— will be on display at IBC2026 in Amsterdam, Sept. 11-14 (Stand 10.A24, 10.A31, and 10.A38). To book a time to meet with executives at IBC2026, please click here.
At IBC2026, Riedel will also feature a Live Production Experience — a connected demonstration that follows the production chain from image capture and signal transport to live switching, replay, audio processing, monitoring, control, communications and delivery. The demonstration will take place at Riedel’s IBC stand 10.A24 — each day from Sept. 11-14.
