Alex Williamson dismissed as CEO of Scottish Rugby with immediate effect

Alex Williamson has been dismissed as CEO of Scottish Rugby with immediate effect following an independent investigation that concluded his conduct had fallen significantly below the organisation's required standards. Williamson, 52, had only taken up the role in January 2025 after a lengthy recruitment process that followed the departure of his predecessor Mark Dodson. It is understood his dismissal relates to an inappropriate and undisclosed relationship with an employee, though Scottish Rugby has not publicly detailed the case.