Scottish Rugby Sacks CEO After Conduct Investigation
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- Scottish Rugby dismissed CEO Alex Williamson with immediate effect on Thursday 30 July 2026 following the conclusion of an independent investigation into his conduct
- Chairman John McGuigan said the board concluded Williamson's conduct "fell significantly below the standards we set as an organisation" after "matters" were brought to the board's attention earlier in 2026
- Williamson began work at Murrayfield in early 2025 after being appointed successor to Mark Dodson the previous September, meaning his tenure as CEO lasted roughly 18 months
- Williamson was placed on extended leave in May 2026, with Scottish Rugby giving no details at the time about the reasons behind the decision
Why it matters: Scottish Rugby is now without a permanent CEO after roughly 18 months under Williamson, with chairman John McGuigan making a rare public rebuke that goes beyond a quiet negotiated exit — the board's wording signals the conduct findings were severe enough to warrant immediate dismissal and a formal statement rather than a mutual parting.
