{"id":9597,"date":"2025-09-26T09:34:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T09:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zimgbcnews.co.zw\/?p=9597"},"modified":"2025-09-26T09:34:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T09:34:57","slug":"src-calls-for-unity-as-new-interim-management-committee-takes-charge-of-zimbabwe-rugby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zimgbcnews.co.zw\/?p=9597","title":{"rendered":"SRC Calls for Unity as New Interim Management Committee Takes Charge of Zimbabwe Rugby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sithembinkosi L. Jiyane<br>Sports Reporter<br>www.zimgbcnews.co.zw<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200e<br>\u200eThe Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has officially launched a new phase for Zimbabwean rugby with the appointment of an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to steer the sport through a transitional period.<br>\u200e<br>\u200eThis follows the recent dissolution of the Zimbabwe Rugby Union\u2019s (ZRU) National Executive Board and Committee amid governance and financial accountability concerns.<br>\u200e<br>\u200eThe IMC, comprised of experienced professionals in governance, finance, and rugby administration, will serve a one-year term with six-month reviews.<br>\u200e<br>\u200e The committee is tasked with restoring financial accountability, ensuring uninterrupted competition at domestic and international levels, preparing for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, initiating a constitutional review, safeguarding athlete welfare, and securing technical and financial support from World Rugby and Rugby Africa.<br>\u200e<br>\u200eIMC Members include:<br>\u200e<br>\u200eMr. Paddy Zhanda as Chairman, Ms. Latifa Kassim, Mr. Gareth Crabbe, Mr. Wellington Magaya, Mr. Godwin Jaws Murambiwa.<br>\u200e<br>\u200eSRC Chairman Dr. Nathaniel Madyanyika highlighted that the establishment of the Interim Management Committee marks an important turning point for Zimbabwean rugby, ushering in fresh direction and renewed purpose.<br>\u200e<br>\u200e \u201cA new chapter for Zimbabwean rugby\u201d<br>\u200e<br>\u200eHe emphasized that the committee\u2019s mandate will revolve around building a solid foundation through good governance and transparency, while also aiming to elevate the country\u2019s competitiveness on the international stage.<br>\u200e<br>\u200e \u201cStability, accountability, and success on the world stage\u201d<br>\u200e<br>\u200eDr. Madyanyika also reassured all stakeholders that rugby activities at both local and international levels will not be disrupted, maintaining continuity throughout this transitional period.<br>\u200e<br>\u200e\u201cAll domestic and international rugby programmes will continue uninterrupted\u201d<br>\u200e<br>\u200eThe SRC emphasized that the IMC is a transitional body, to remain in place until fresh elections are held in line with the ZRU constitution and the SRC Act.<br>\u200e<br>\u200e In the meantime, the Commission is urging all stakeholders, players, clubs, and fans, to unite behind the IMC and support Zimbabwean rugby through this period of change.<br>\u200e<br>\u200e\u201cThis is a crucial moment for the sport in our country. We call on everyone involved in rugby to rally together for the growth, stability, and success of Zimbabwe rugby,&#8221; the SRC said.<br>\u200e<br>\u200eThe establishment of the Interim Management Committee signals a decisive step toward restoring stability and credibility in Zimbabwean rugby.<br>\u200e<br>\u200eWith a clear mandate, government backing, and support from World Rugby and Rugby Africa, the IMC\u2019s success will depend on unity among players, clubs, and fans.<br>\u200e<br>\u200e If stakeholders rally together, Zimbabwe rugby can emerge stronger, more accountable, and better prepared for the road to the 2027 World Cup.<br>\u200e<br>\u200eFor further inquiries, the public may contact the SRC Public Relations Department at chogaa@src.co.zw or call +263 772 758 909. 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