Hamish McLennan Resigns as Rugby Australia Chairman Amid Controversy

Daniel Herbert Steps in as Interim Chairman, Six State Unions Remain Committed to Centralisation Plans

Hamish McLennan has resigned as chairman of Rugby Australia following a no-confidence motion led by six state unions.
McLennan's tenure was marked by controversy, particularly his support for coach Eddie Jones, who left after a series of losses and allegations of meeting with the Japanese Rugby Football Union prior to the World Cup.
McLennan's leadership style and decisions, including the recruitment of Jones, have been blamed for the poor performance of the Wallabies in 2023.
Daniel Herbert has been appointed as interim chairman and is expected to allow chief executive Phil Waugh to become the central mouthpiece for Rugby Australia.
Despite McLennan's exit, the six state unions remain committed to working with Rugby Australia's new leadership on their plans for high-performance centralisation.