Obituary: Hugh Penman

Obituary: Hugh Penman

Hugh Penman passed away on Friday, 3 October, after a lifetime of service to the game of rugby.

He was a talented full-back, known for his goal-kicking accuracy, and later became an administrator with influence in the sport's highest corridors of power.

Hugh was a product of Edinburgh's Royal High School, where he was guided by teacher Doug Mitchell, a renowned rugby coach of the 1960s and 70s.

His main attribute was his kicking for goal.

Scottish Rugby is saddened to learn of Hugh Penman's death, a former Scotland trialist and colleague.

Author's summary: Hugh Penman passes away after lifetime service.

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