Overview

• 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.