Scottish Rugby bans Alloa RFC president for discriminatory speech
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:23 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Scottish Rugby has imposed a 12-month ban on Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart after an after-dinner speech was deemed 'racist, homophobic and sexist.' The incident occurred during Musselburgh RFC's annual dinner on April 18, prompting multiple complaints. An independent disciplinary panel upheld the misconduct complaint, resulting in Stewart's prohibition from attending any rugby venue in Scotland. He is also suspended from holding any role within rugby for the same duration and must undergo equality training. Charges against Musselburgh RFC were not upheld, and the club issued an apology to those affected.
- •Alan Stewart banned from rugby venues in Scotland for one year.
- •Remarks made at Musselburgh RFC's dinner on April 18 led to complaints.
- •Stewart advised to undergo equality, diversity, and inclusion training.
- •Musselburgh RFC's charges were dismissed; club apologized for the incident.
- •Stewart has the option to appeal the decision.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Rugby boss banned for 'racist, homophobic and sexist' speech
- 3:22 PMBBC Sport — Alloa president banned for 'racist, homophobic and sexist' speech
"Scottish Rugby has imposed a 12-month ban on Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart attending matches following an after dinner speech, described as "racist, homophobic and sexist" by some present.
"Scottish Rugby has imposed a 12-month ban on Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart attending matches following an after dinner speech, described as "racist, homophobic and sexist" by some present.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 3:23 PMRugby boss banned for 'racist, homophobic and sexist' speech
Scottish Rugby has imposed a 12-month ban on Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart attending matches following an after dinner speech, described as "racist, homophobic and sexist" by some present.
- BBC SportJun 10, 2026, 3:22 PMAlloa president banned for 'racist, homophobic and sexist' speech
Scottish Rugby has imposed a 12-month ban on Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart attending matches following an after dinner speech, described as "racist, homophobic and sexist" by some present.
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