Rugby Shake-Up: Chairman Ousted, Star’s Future, and Controversial Return

Rugby Australia Chairman Gets the Boot After Wallabies’ World Cup Flop
Hamish McLennan, the 57-year-old chairman of Rugby Australia, has been given the boot after a late-night board meeting sealed his fate. The Wallabies’ disastrous World Cup campaign led to six state unions demanding his immediate resignation, accusing him of not acting in the best interests of the game. Despite his vow to fight for his position, McLennan was brutally axed on Sunday night, marking the end of a sorry chapter in Australian rugby.
Appointed in 2020 during the Covid pandemic, McLennan faced mounting pressure after the Wallabies crashed out of the World Cup pool stages for the first time ever. His decision to replace Dave Rennie with Eddie Jones also contributed to his downfall.
Former Australia centre Daniel Herbert, who won 67 Test caps, has replaced McLennan. Herbert emphasized the need for reform and pledged to invest in community and women’s rugby, with Australia set to host major rugby events in the coming years.
Young Rugby Star Addresses Future with Wales and England
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, the 20-year-old Cardiff academy product, has spoken out about his international future. Despite not being contacted by Wales or England, he expressed his desire to represent Wales, his home country. Feyi-Waboso remains focused on improving his game and is open to the opportunity of being called up by either nation.
Disgraced Ex-World Rugby Boss Lands New Job
Bernard Laporte, the shamed former France coach, has returned to rugby after being appointed Montpellier’s new director of rugby. Laporte’s controversial past includes a bribery and corruption conviction, but his appointment has been supported by Montpellier’s owner, Mohed Altrad.
Scarlets Boss in Awe of ‘World Class’ Star
Dwayne Peel, the Scarlets boss, acknowledged his team’s defeat against Leinster and praised the quality of Leinster’s players. Despite the tough loss, Peel sees it as a learning opportunity for his team as they prepare for future matches.