Q&A: NSW Rugby CEO Andrew Hore discusses the challenges ahead
New NSW Rugby CEO Andrew Hore has a big job ahead of him. The former Ospreys and NZ Rugby administrator will oversee a restructure of the NSW Rugby and Waratahs organisations and attempt to regain lost ground in the world's most competitive winter sports market. Shortly after his appointment, Rugby News caught up with Hore to discuss the job ahead.
Rugby News: Can you explain the restructure currently occurring at NSW Rugby?
Andrew Hore: The restructure is still in its infancy but basically the powers at be decided about six years ago that they would separate the Waratahs from NSW Rugby. It’s now been agreed that there will be two separate boards catering for the individual needs of both the professional game and the community game, however there will be a crossover of four individuals that will work on both boards. In the short term, I’ll be working on a strategic plan for both the elite and community game to help shape how we want this company to operate. Then we’ll potenti