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Debt cut but pro team problems dog SRU (The Scotsman: Sport)
THE Scottish Rugby Union has claimed its first profitable year since 2002, but admitted that this does not include a possible £1.7 million pay-out due after closing the Borders professional team nor any settlement in the dispute with Edinburgh Rugby.