Statement from Wallaby Captains the State of Australian Rugby

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Statement From Wallaby Captains The State of Australian Rugby As Wallaby Captains we feel privileged to have represented our country and led our respective teams into battle, facing difficult situations together. We lost some but we won many. Win or lose, every time we pulled on the gold jersey we were driven by the desire to earn the respect of Australian supporters across the country and around the world. We wanted them to be proud of Australian rugby and what Australian rugby stood for. In recent times, the Australian game has lost its way. It is a defeat inflicted not by COVID-19, or an on-field foe, but rather by poor administration and leadership over a number of years. Our rural clubs, junior clubs, sub-districts and community clubs have been let down and we firmly believe transformation is needed across the game in this country. There’s no time to waste. We speak as one voice when we say Australian rugby needs new vision, leadership and a plan for the future. That plan must involve, as a priority, urgent steps to create a much-needed sustainable, commercial rugby business. No doubt there are now good people with good ideas and we must include them in the renewal. There has also been considerable work done in the background to quickly establish a list of urgent initiatives and action items. A number of highly experienced rugby and business leaders are standing by to mentor and lead. To begin with those positive influences and a blank sheet of paper is an ideal starting point. With this in mind we seek: 1. The release of the numerous reviews into Australian Rugby and the establishment of a cabinet to implement the best recommendations from those reviews. 2. The convening of a Special General Meeting, no later than April 30 2020, to table the 2019 annual accounts and any other business put before that meeting. Australian rugby deserves a better future. Our schools and clubs are populated with an army of amazing mums and dads and volunteers, and players of all shapes and sizes, who must have a game run for them. Our youth deserve to be inspired. They need to see a pathway and to feel a connection with the Wallaby jersey. It is with this in mind we ask the current administration to heed our call and stand aside to allow the game to be transformed so we emerge from this pandemic with a renewed sense of unity and purpose. There is only one question that needs to be answered at club level, at state level and at national level: Is this decision in the best interests of Australian rugby? Only when we can answer that question openly, honestly and transparently at all levels can we restore Australian Rugby to greatness. Signed: Simon Poidevin Michael Lynagh Nick Farr-Jones Phil Kearns Rod McCall Jason Little George Gregan Nathan Sharpe Stirling Mortlock George Smith Stephen Moore .

Copy Link

Recommended publications

Chairman's Report
Chairman’s Report The Union will record a small deficit in 2002 however given that the Union’s grant from NSW Rugby Union was reduced in 2001/2002 by half and the Union did not reduce its level of service nor cut programs during the 2002 season this is a fair result. Future savings are anticipated given that in September the Union Office relocated with NSW Rugby Union who have granted rent free office space to the Union at the Sydney Football Stadium. This move was first discussed in 1996 and to finally see it come to fruition has been very pleasing. Early reports suggest that the relocation has been well received by the staff, NSWRU and affiliates alike. We look forward to fostering stronger relations with NSW Rugby Union into the future as a result. A 20% increase in sponsorship revenue has helped minimise costs to clubs and I would like to thank Canterbury International, Coca-Cola, Ricoh, Gilbert, Beiersdorf Australia (Leuko), Australian Rugby Review and major sponsors Interfuse all of whom have been associated with the Union for in excess of five years. The Union also thanks Big Sister Laundry and Icons of Sport for their support. On the representative scene it was pleasing to see NSWSRU take on NSW Country for the first time in many years and I hope that this can once again be an annual representative fixture. Thank you to Peter Duckworth, Peter Walsh and their Management Team for their efforts in preparing a quality representative team and program. I wish to thank my fellow Management Committee Members for their efforts throughout the last year.
[Show full text]
Captaincy and Leadership in Rugby Union
Captaincy and Leadership in Rugby Union HELP, Second Year List of contents 1. Introduction 2. The Four Captains 3. The Views of The Captains 4. Comparing and Contrasting the Captain’s Views 5. Interim Conclusions: Part One 6. Quali - Quantitative Survey 7. Interim Conclusions: Part Two 8. Leadership in Life 9. Overall Conclusions and Learnings 10. What Have I Learned? 11. Appendices 1. Introduction In this project, I am going to either prove or disprove two hypotheses: • firstly, that the position of a rugby player will make a difference to what they think a great captain is; and • secondly, that for a captain to be great, they do not have to be the best in their position. I will prove or disprove these hypotheses through the following research: • conducting semi-quantitative surveys • reading and analysing 4 great rugby captains’ autobiographies (qualitative research) and their views on leadership and captaincy • and finally wider online research. Rugby is a sport and subject that I am very passionate about, and I aspire to play at the highest level. Currently I play for Hampton U13 Bs and my club (Twickenham) first team. I find captaincy interesting as I think it takes great skill and certain characteristics to be a good captain let alone a country-leading world-famous great captain. My personal experiences of rugby captaincy have been periodically with my school team and regularly for my club. My personal view of rugby captaincy based on my experiences is that you need to be the hardest-working player on the pitch at all times – you may not be the most skilled, but you can be the hardest-working, and respect from your team- mates and from your coaches comes from this work ethic.
[Show full text]
Randwick District Rugby Union Football Club Inc. 2014 Annual Report
Randwick District Rugby Union Football Club Inc. 2014 Annual Report 1 RDRUFC Annual Report 2014 Contents Randwick District Rugby Union Football Club Inc Council 2014 ...................................................... 5 President’s Report .......................................................................................................................... 6 Life Members Association Report ................................................................................................. 15 Club Chaplain’s Report ................................................................................................................. 20 Director of Rugby Report .............................................................................................................. 21 First Grade Report ........................................................................................................................ 23 Second Grade Report ................................................................................................................... 29 Third Grade Report ....................................................................................................................... 32 Fourth Grade Report ..................................................................................................................... 36 First Grade Colts Report .............................................................................................................. 42 Second Grade Colts Report .........................................................................................................
[Show full text]
June 12, 2006 the Free-Content News Source That You Can Write! Page 1
June 12, 2006 The free-content news source that you can write! Page 1 Top Stories Anti-Tubby Smith ad rejected security issues when it decided to by University of Kentucky setup an inquiry into nuclear Snow hits New Zealand student paper power. New Zealand has been hit by a The Kentucky Kernel, the huge amount of snow and it is University of Kentucky student Speaking to the Nine Network, still continuing. Up to a half- newspaper, rejected a full-page ad Senator Ellison said when metre of snow is expected to fall. calling for Tubby Smith's dismissal considering energy, security as the men's basketball head concerns are not an issue. "When Second fire in 24 hours hits coach. Richard Cheeks, a professor you look at sources of energy you Muslim building in the at the school, and a group called don't look at any potential terrorist Netherlands Concerned Fans for UK Basketball threat," he said. A second fire has broken out in sought the $1,700 ad. the Muslim building which was set The justice minister said that on fire last night. Arson is Cheeks said "We see the program cabinet discussed measures for suspected again and police do not in decline. ... We don't want it to protecting crucial infrastructure rule out an attack. After the decline the way the Louisville but denies that a nuclear power murder of Theo van Gogh, in late program did in the latter years station is any more of a target 2004, many Muslim buildings when Denny Crum was there.
[Show full text]
2020 Yearbook
-2020- CONTENTS 03. 12. Chair’s Message 2021 Scholarship & Mentoring Program | Tier 2 & Tier 3 04. 13. 2020 Inductees Vale 06. 14. 2020 Legend of Australian Sport Sport Australia Hall of Fame Legends 08. 15. The Don Award 2020 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Members 10. 16. 2021 Scholarship & Mentoring Program | Tier 1 Partner & Sponsors 04. 06. 08. 10. Picture credits: ASBK, Delly Carr/Swimming Australia, European Judo Union, FIBA, Getty Images, Golf Australia, Jon Hewson, Jordan Riddle Photography, Rugby Australia, OIS, OWIA Hocking, Rowing Australia, Sean Harlen, Sean McParland, SportsPics CHAIR’S MESSAGE 2020 has been a year like no other. of Australian Sport. Again, we pivoted and The bushfires and COVID-19 have been major delivered a virtual event. disrupters and I’m proud of the way our team has been able to adapt to new and challenging Our Scholarship & Mentoring Program has working conditions. expanded from five to 32 Scholarships. Six Tier 1 recipients have been aligned with a Most impressive was their ability to transition Member as their Mentor and I recognise these our Induction and Awards Program to prime inspirational partnerships. Ten Tier 2 recipients time, free-to-air television. The 2020 SAHOF and 16 Tier 3 recipients make this program one Program aired nationally on 7mate reaching of the finest in the land. over 136,000 viewers. Although we could not celebrate in person, the Seven Network The Melbourne Cricket Club is to be assembled a treasure trove of Australian congratulated on the award-winning Australian sporting greatness. Sports Museum. Our new SAHOF exhibition is outstanding and I encourage all Members and There is no greater roll call of Australian sport Australian sports fans to make sure they visit stars than the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
[Show full text]
New Coach Robbie Deans Names 7 New Faces for Wallabies
14 Tuesday 3rd June, 2008 the next level, and get each league in cial about the other. each country to resemble the English Norman Mailer's advice to 9/11 Premier League with an exciting mix novelists was to not attempt it until of international and national 10 years had passed. Even players. And then you an event so minor as Glitz, glamour, have the grand the IPL ought to be Champions League, given five. 2012 is like the Uefa model the right time which because that is when the cur- rent Test- match Future showbiz and a Tours last-ball finish stunning last-ball finish deliv- open the demographic. Top-rating ered to the inaugural Indian soaps, reality shows, game shows, all con- APremier League a finale it took a pummelling as entire house- dem- deserved, with Shane Warne at the holds, mothers-in-law and pets and nation crease when Rajasthan Royals, the small children, stopped to stare every as well least fancied, least expensive fran- evening at this montage of sixes, as, in the chise, chased down 163 to take the Bollywood stars, imported cheerlead- playstation era, trophy. ers with the triumph that Indian high praise. The best With the scores level and a ball to rupees had created all of this. A games had a kind of com- go, Warne, at the non-striker's end match ran for about the same dura- pressed intensity where each deliv- ran in from about as far as the tion as a Hindi movie. ery held the weight of an entire bowler, Lakshmipathy Balaji of Instructive was the choice of stu- match.
[Show full text]
Friday, May 1, 2020 Home-Delivered $1.90, Retail $2.20 Covid 19
TE NUPEPA O TE TAIRAWHITI FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020 HOME-DELIVERED $1.90, RETAIL $2.20 COVID 19 • Checkpoints with a difference during Level 3 • GDC answering the call for welfare • No pay cut but possible freeze for council staff • Worrying link between suicide, unemployment • Increased demand has Youthline struggling • Mortgage lending restrictions to be lifted WHINERAY, LOCHORE AND NOW KIRKPATRICK: ian Kirkpatrick has been • US job losses pass the appointed New Zealand Rugby Union patron. He follows the late Sir Wilson Whineray and Sir Brian Lochore in the role. Kirkpatrick played 39 tests for his 30 million mark country, including this one against Wales at Eden Park in 1969. Kirkpatrick picture above by Paul Rickard, test picture from NZ Herald files SEE PAGES 2-6, 8-15, 21-22, 24 ‘A HUGE NZ appointments for Coast chairman, CEO THE country’s smallest union had double reason for celebration following the online New Zealand Rugby Union AGM. Ngati Porou East Coast chairman Bailey Mackey was elected to the NZRU board HONOUR’ while NPEC chief executive Cushla Tangaere-Manuel was appointed to the New Zealand Maori Rugby board. Pango Productions founder and former Following in footsteps of East Coast player Mackey headed off Auckland Rugby Union director Kate Daly for the contestable position. other greats as NZRU patron Story to follow. by Ben O’Brien-Leaf Wilson Whineray was appointed in 2003. 666, who was inducted into the World Grant Allen’s friendship with Kirkpatrick Following Sir Wilson’s death in 2012, Sir Rugby Hall of Fame in 2003, meets every dates back to them playing in the same FOR more than half a century, he has Brian became patron.
[Show full text]
Strathfield Rotary News
SSTRATHFIELD RROTARY NNEWS The Weekly Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Strathfield Inc. District 9690, New South Wales, Australia President Grahame True Web: www.strathfieldrotary.org.au Secretary Allan Petersen APOLOGIES OR: Eric Khu (4pm Tues): Editors Ian Johnson / Peter Douglas / Bert Houston EXTRA ATTENDEES Email: [email protected] / Angelo Franco LATE APOLOGIES Kevin Freund 0412 494125 Printed By Selectprint Wednesday, July 30 2008 JULY IS NEW ROTARY OFFICERS’ MONTH PRESIDENT ELECTRIC’S LINES TONIGHT'S MEETING I would like to thank the fellow Rotarians for The Exodus Foundation giving of their time barbecuing at the Strathfield Brian Odgers Council National tree planting day last Sunday – Introduced by David Croft Thanked by Steve Taylor Peter Smith, Kevin Freund, Brian Johnson, Steve Taylor, Angelo Franco, David Croft, Les CONGRATULATIONS Hockley, Raymond McCluskie, Trevor Duxbury, Shirley Del Prado, Suzanne Freund Birthdays and Peter Foss. 1/08/2008 Pam Singh We had great weather, great fellowship; ‘it’s 2/08/2008 great to be a Rotarian’ (PP Joe Saad). For our Wedding Anniversaries efforts $500 into the coffers. NIL Saturday night saw the Wallabies trounce the All Blacks as predicted by last week’s guest Rotary Anniversaries speaker George Ayoub – what a great game, NIL what a good guest speaker. July is new Rotary officers’ month. Everybody LAST MEETING’S GUEST has a job in Rotary, let us all work together with SPEAKER our directors and we will have a happy Rotary Our guest speaker was George Ayoub, International year. Rugby Referee (recently retired), raconteur and Kevin Beltrame has volunteered to represent us recently diagnosed diabetic.
[Show full text]
The Super Yacht
BRINGS The Super Yacht TO LONDON FOR THE RUGBY WORLD CUP 30TH SEPTEMBER - 31ST OCTOBER At Lillingston we don’t just arrange We have a global reach and we can WHY events. We create unforgettable take you anywhere in the world in experiences. sheer luxury. Our team are hugely LILLINGSTON experienced professionals who can Whether you’d like us to escort you make the impossible happen, down to and your guests to one of the world’s the last tiny detail. most dazzling prestige occasions or to create a bespoke adventure unlike Our aim is simple. Utter perfection. anything you’ve experienced, this goes far beyond standard corporate or VIP entertaining. Every occasion we organise is lit up by beautiful personal touches and given an extra dimension of glamour and excitement. Whatever you envisage, we can make it even more brilliant and original than you hoped. LILLINGSTON International Event Creators 3 — SPORT MISCHIEF - RUGBY WORLD CUP WORLD MISCHIEF - RUGBY OUR SUPER YACHT LILLINGSTON International Event Creators 4 — THE SUPERYACHT MISCHIEF - RUGBY WORLD CUP WORLD MISCHIEF - RUGBY MISCHIEF 30TH SEPTEMBER - 31ST OCTOBER 2015 Lillingston are proud to announce the arrival of MISCHIEF the 54 metre Super Yacht for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in London. The yacht will be moored on the River Thames and will host a series of very unique and special events integrating the true Spirit of Rugby. Hop aboard MISCHIEF and enjoy the company of high profile Rugby Legends and sensational cuisine prepared by world renowned Super Chefs, whilst afloat on the River
[Show full text]
M a R Ist College Ash G R O
THE ASHGROVIAN THE ASHGROVIAN Vol 53 - No 1 The Official Publication of Marist College Ashgrove Old Boys Association Inc. FIRST EDITION 2015 LLEGE O AS H C T G S R I O R V A E M After completing the above, please post to: Marist Old Boys Association, PO Box 82, Ashgrove QLD 4060 PAYMENT O My “not negotiable” cheque, payable to Marist College Ashgrove Old Boys Assoc. is enclosed. OR Bankcard Mastercard Visa Expiry Date / S Card Number: L Name on Card: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Y Cardholder’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Phone No: _________________________ D B O T H E A S H G R O V I A N PRESIDENT TREASURER John O’HARE Anthony COLLINS 1964-1972 (Jane) 1973-1978 (Joanne) P: 07 3369 4860; W 07 3366 3559 P: 3366 0871; W: 3229 5448 M: 0417 336 977 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY Dominick MELROSE Peter CASEY 1985-1992 (Rebecca) 1966-1974 (Linda) P: 07 3851 2828; M: 0430 030 044 M: 0438 325 863 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] COMMITTEE Brad BUTTEN Jack LARACY 1979-1981 (Kaley) 1945-1953 (Karin) P: 07 3122 1748; M: 0412 672 750 P: 07 3300 1622 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Jim GARDINER Mike MITCHELL 1972-1980 (Kath) 1978-1981 P: 07 33667005; M: 0410 565 800 P: 0419655434 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Mark KIERPAL Chris SHAY 1981-1988 (Martine) 1985-1989 (Ann-Maree) P: 07 3352 5275; W 07 3118 0600 P: 07 3356 5728; M 0412 228 565 M: 0400 517 745 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Stuart LAING 1969-1977 (Louise) P: 07 3366 5188; M 0428 709 733 E: [email protected] DATES TO REMEMBER 2015 Saturday 1 August - 75th Jubilee Dinner Friday 14 August - 11am Mass and Vintage Blue and Gold Lunch for classes from 1940 to 1975 Friday 2 October- Reunion Evening Function at the Cyprian Pavilion Check the Old Boys website at www.ashgroveoldboys.com.au for further details.
[Show full text]
Randwick District Rugby Union Football Club Inc. 2011 Annual Report
Randwick District Rugby Union Football Club Inc. 2011 Annual Report Randwick District Rugby Union Football Club Inc. 2011 Annual Report Contents Randwick District Rugby Union Football Club Inc. Council 2011 3 President’s Report 5 General Manager’s Report 14 Club Coach Report 17 First Grade Coach Report 19 Second Grade Coach Report 23 Third Grade Coach Report 27 Fourth Grade Coach Report 29 Fifth Grade Coach Report 31 Colts Report 34 First Grade Colts Report 36 Second Grade Colts Report 39 Third Grade Colts Report 40 Life Members Association Report 43 Elected Life Members 45 Junior Development Report 46 Juniors Report 48 Treasurers Report 50 2011 Financial Report 51 NSW Grade Premiers 64 Outstanding Club Performances by a Randwick Player 66 Randwick Hall of Fame 68 Randwick Rugby Club Statistics 69 2 Randwick District Rugby Union Football Club Inc. 2011 Annual Report Randwick District Rugby Union Football Club Inc. Council 2011 Office Bearers and Management Council for 2011 were as follows: President Anthony Bell Secretary Douglas Eggins Treasurer Quentin Olde Elected Members Chris Barron Jon Collins (resigned 1.3.11) Denis Cleary (appointed 6.6.11) Michael Jorgensen Simon Poidevin Warwick Waugh Life Members Representative Peter Court Club Coach Craig Morrison Honorary Lawyer Michael Barko Patron Jeffery Sayle Lady President Sarah Whiteside Attendance at Management Meetings Since the election on 28 February 2011, the Council has met ten times up to 5 December 2011. Attendance to that date are: - Anthony Bell 9 Douglas Eggins 10 Quentin Olde 6 Chris Barron 6 Denis Cleary 2 Michael Jorgensen 2 Simon Poidevin 10 Warwick Waugh 10 Craig Morrison 9 Peter Court 7 Michael Barko 2 Jeffrey Sayle 9 Sarah Whiteside nil Tony Lewis 10 3 Randwick District Rugby Union Football Club Inc.
[Show full text]
Brothers Rugby Club Annual Report 2019
BROTHERS RUGBY CLUB (INC.) Facere et Docere 4th ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2019 THE 115th SEASON To be presented at the Annual General Meeting to be held in the Jacaranda Room, Crosby Park, Crosby Road, Albion on Wednesday, 11 December 2019 at 6:00pm Celebrating 70 years at Crosby Park. BROTHERS RUGBY CLUB ANNUAL REPORT 2019 BROTHERS RUGBY CLUB INC. OFFICE BEARERS & STAFF President: Mr D.L.HINE Vice President: Mr A.J. LALOR Hon. Treasurer: Mr B.P. YANTSCH Hon. Secretary: Mr G.M. LINKLATER FATHER OF CROSBY PARK: JACK BUCHANAN Chief Executive Officer: Mr M.J. KAYE Rugby Manager: Mr R.L. SCHULTZ Operations Manager: Mr J.A. NEYLON Registrar: Mrs K.E. NICHOLS Rugby Programs Officer: Mr M. COLE-MANOLIS Groundsman: Mr A. ANDERSON Club Captain: Mr R. WALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MR D.L.HINE, Mr A.J. LALOR, Mr B.P. YANTSCH, Mr G.M. LINKLATER, Mr A.J. BRODIE, Mrs H. NEGRI, Mr C.R.MCCART, Mr S.P. HARDMAN, Mr P.V. BAYO, Mr G.D. RODGERS OAM OUR HOME GROUNDS Jack Ross Oval Vic Walsh Oval Crosby Park, 103 Crosby Rd, Albion Keith Beavis Oval Alan Pettigrew Oval Windsor Park, 82 Grafton St, Windsor 1 BROTHERS RUGBY CLUB ANNUAL REPORT 2019 OUR LIFE MEMBERS BROTHERS RUGBY CLUB (since 1905) REV. Bro. P.A. FURLONG C.F.C * (1912) REV. Bro W.M. REIDY C.F.C * (1912) REV. Bro L.B. TEVLIN C.F.C* (1912) Mr J.P. FLYNN * (1926), Mr C.J. CRANLEY* (1932), Mr M.G LYONS* (1934) Mr J.A.S.
[Show full text]