WUPPERTAL, Germany — Aug. 25, 2026 — Riedel Communications today announced the continued expansion of its managed coach communications partnership with Scottish Rugby Union. Now entering its third season, the collaboration equips Scottish Rugby’s training and match-day operations with Riedel’s SidelineComms Managed Service, a key part of the company’s RefSuite offering for professional sports communications.
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.
Further information about Riedel and the company’s products is available at www.riedel.net.
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About Riedel Communications
Riedel Communications is a leading provider of live production tools in the worlds of media, sports, and entertainment. The company develops and delivers solutions for video/audio infrastructures, intercom, live video production, and broadcast control. Its expansive portfolio also includes Private 5G networks, as well as SD-WAN and MPLS solutions. Thanks to Riedel’s holistic approach, its three business units — Product Division, Managed Technology Division, and Networks Division — can leverage powerful synergies to provide flexible infrastructures, tools, and services for both fixed and temporary installations around the globe, enabling Riedel customers to run even the most complex projects on-site, remotely, or in the cloud. Headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, Riedel employs over 1,000 people in 30 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas.
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Photo Caption: Riedel enters its third year supporting Scottish Rugby Union with managed coach communications for training and match-day operations.
