Scottish Premiership (rugby union)
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| No. of teams | 10 |
| Country | Scotland |
| Most recent champion | Ayr (5th title) |
| Most titles | Hawick (13 titles) |
| Broadcasters | BBC Alba Scottish Rugby Youtube |
| Sponsor | Arnold Clark |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | National League Division One |
| Domestic cup | Scottish Cup |
| Official website | https://scottishrugby.org |
The Scottish Premiership (known as the Arnold Clark Men's Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the highest level of league competition for men's amateur rugby union clubs in Scotland. First held in 1973, it is the top division of the Scottish League Championship. The most recent champions are Ayr, while the most successful club is Hawick who have won the competition thirteen times.
Ten clubs contest the league, with the bottom club relegated to the Scottish National League Division One.
The top level of club rugby in Scotland are the two professional teams – Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors – that play in the United Rugby Championship. They assign their players to the clubs below in a pro draft so that they can still play when not used by the professional sides.