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Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan says, “We’re on the ground floor of a complete rebuild for rugby. But it’s taken a long time getting to this point, and it’ll take quite a few years to get out of it.”

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Former Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle.

Castle still 'passionate' about inclusivity as new head of Kiwi sport

The former Rugby Australia boss, who has taken over Sport NZ, says she will continue her push to make all people feel safe and welcome in sport.

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Israel Folau.

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Raelene Castle is the new head of Sport NZ.

Former Rugby Australia boss Castle named Sport NZ chief

Raelene Castle will succeed former Olympian Peter Miskimmin when he officially steps down on December 11.

Dave Rennie will arrive in Australia next month to take up his role as Wallabies coach.

Rodda rescue and coffee with Cheika: Dave Rennie's Wallabies agenda

The Wallabies coach outlines his views on Australia's player flight, the Giteau Law and what he can learn from old Super Rugby sparring partner Michael Cheika.

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Kearns, Gallop among names in frame for rugby hot seat

Other top candidates who could be considered for the role include Nick Weeks, Andrew Fagan, Andy Marinos and David Begg.

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Former Ten boss and News Corp senior executive Hamish McLennan is the new chairman at Rugby Australia.

'Time to be brave': McLennan appointed Rugby Australia chairman

The deputy chair of $92 billion investment management group Magellan takes charge of the game in a period of unprecedented turbulence.

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SMH journalist Jacqueline Maley speaks with broadcaster Alan Jones at the No Confidence Convoy rally outside Parliament House Canberra on Monday 22 August 2011. Image from video: Courtesy Channel Nine

The day an enraged Alan Jones gave me a first-hand insight into his power

It doesn’t matter if you are a listener or not, you can still rattle off a list of the things the famous broadcaster loathes.

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Then-Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle along with the board kept a lid on the organisation's 2019 results.

What is revealed in Rugby Australia's 2019 financial results

Rugby Australia and Raelene Castle tried to keep the organisation's financial results for last year under wraps but the irony is there was little need to do so.

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"He's committed": Raelene Castle says Dave Rennie will coach the Wallabies and she will stick around to see him do so.

'I'm still very committed': Rennie confirms he will come to Australia

Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says he was "really gutted" by the resignation of Raelene Castle but will honour his commitment to take charge in July.

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