Hamish McLennan, the chairman of Rugby Australia, faced pressure to step down and ultimately resigned from his role. He was replaced by former Wallabies center Daniel Herbert. McLennan's departure was described as 'brutal' and 'extraordinary.' He criticized those responsible for his ousting and blamed them for the loss of a major sponsor. McLennan's tenure was marked by controversy and clashes with the old guard of Australian rugby.
Appointment of Hamish McLennan as chair of Rugby Australia was fascinating. Someone from outside the old guard. He seemed full of ideas, influential and open. Seems like the old guard got him in the end though
Hamish McLennan has slammed the Rugby Australia's members who ousted him as chairman, in the wake of losing Harvey Norman as a sponsor of the sport in the country. https://t.co/HQFQDA1rrq
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Dan Herbert replaces Hamish McLennan as Rugby Australia chairman https://t.co/2cPwVBC0hv
Hamish McLennan's explosive tenure as Rugby Australia chairman is officially over. He landed a parting blow on those he blames for his departure. https://t.co/y1PL5GSmGe
Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan ousted in extraordinary late-night meeting https://t.co/bHR16eoF5L
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan was on Sunday ousted from his position and replaced by a member of the Wallabiesโ 1999 World Cup-winning team. https://t.co/IwkJz7rzs3
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan brutally ousted after Eddie Jones exit โ๏ธ@Tom_Morgs #TelegraphRugby
โ Hamish McLennan resigns from Rugby Australia role. ๐ฆ๐บ Former Wallabies centre Daniel Herbert appointed. ๐ https://t.co/svQ6TwtrwF
โฑ๏ธ Hamish McLennan has been given more time to consider his future. ๐ฆ๐บ The Rugby Australia chairman is under real pressure to step down. https://t.co/BR5VbBrTAp