Although his reign hasn’t been an
unqualified success – his managing of Stuart Lancaster’s time in charge of the
national team springs to mind and he can hardly be described as any kind of visionary
– there’s little doubt that the plusses of his time in office do far outweigh
the minuses.
The RFU is a far more stable
environment than when Ritchie took over in 2011, he helped deliver a hugely
successful World Cup (from a financial standpoint) and the England set up is
now incredibly strong with the England men, women and age group teams all
flying relatively high.
He has also enjoyed diplomatic
success – brokering the deal that ensured English participation in the
Champions Cup, overseeing the 8 year Professional
Game Agreement with Premiership Rugby and, of course, he was instrumental in
bringing Eddie Jones aboad as England’s Head Coach.
Apparently the RFU plans to announce Ritchie’s successor later this summer. Whoever he or she may be, they will inherit an organisation in rude health, although with a very tough act to follow…
Apparently the RFU plans to announce Ritchie’s successor later this summer. Whoever he or she may be, they will inherit an organisation in rude health, although with a very tough act to follow…
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