Rugby Australia has appointed Peter Horne as its new high-performance rugby director. Phil Waugh, the boss of Rugby Australia, has set March as the deadline for naming a new Wallabies coach. New Zealand Rugby and its members have agreed to a $39 million Silver Lake capital raise, while Rugby Australia has made two new high-performance appointments. Additionally, David Nucifora will take up a role with Rugby Australia after his stint with Ireland. Furthermore, New Zealand Rugby will proceed with a NZ$62.5 million capital raise from its existing deal with US investors Silver Lake, increasing Silver Lake's stake in NZR's commercial arm. The necessary reform of the high-performance model is long overdue, according to David Nucifora, who has experience with Ireland and is hopeful for what can be achieved in Australian rugby.
🗣️ "To have this sort of agreement and understanding on the path forward is exciting and I look forward to working with the Australian Rugby community." 🇦🇺 Rugby Australia appoint experienced duo to high performance roles. https://t.co/jPpwwSUGVB
🗣️ "After careful evaluation of market conditions and support from external expertise, the NZR board recommended the previously agreed Silver Lake underwrite provided certainty." 🇳🇿 Silver Lake increases stake in New Zealand Rugby's commercial arm. https://t.co/zYoM72gxvM
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will proceed with a NZ$62.5 million ($39.24 million) capital raise under its existing Silver Lake deal .It will lift Silver Lake's stake in NZR's commercial arm, known as 'NZR Commercial', to 7.5% from 5.71% @AllBlacks
🗣️ "The necessary reform of the high-performance model is long overdue and my experience with Ireland gives me great hope for what can be achieved in the game in Australia." 🇦🇺 David Nucifora to take up Rugby Australia role after Ireland stint ends. https://t.co/jPpwwSUGVB
New Zealand Rugby will proceed with a NZ$62.5 million (R715 million) capital raise from its existing deal with US investors Silver Lake. https://t.co/V4b4O0fzne
Two new appointments for Rugby Australia https://t.co/pE1bL9R4SW
New Zealand Rugby, members agree to $39 mln Silver Lake capital raise https://t.co/4v4EAVKIav https://t.co/mQN1gbFLTY
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh revealed March as the deadline for naming a new Wallabies coach. #Wallabies #RugbyAustralia Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/UrFEgRwpvo
Rugby Australia has appointed the esteemed administrator Peter Horne as its new high-performance rugby director. https://t.co/bFoiapt6wA