The Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has plunged into crisis following the resignation of eight executive committee members. Image: World RugbyThe Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has plunged into crisis following the resignation of eight executive committee members, leaving the national board severely incapacitated and unable to conduct its affairs. The resignations come amid ongoing leadership instability, with ZRU President Losson Mtongwiza and women’s rugby chair Regina Mwanandiwa already suspended over various unresolved allegations. Their participation and training are currently being supported by World Rugby, which is reportedly monitoring the situation closely. The timing of the crisis is particularly damaging, coming just months after Zimbabwe secured qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, a major achievement for the sport in the country.