STATEMENT: Paul Doorn

Tue, Jul 30, 2024, 1:00 PM
Waratahs Media

The NSW Waratahs can confirm that the role of the CEO at the club has been made redundant, which will see Paul Doorn leaving our organisation at the end of December 2024.

We are deeply grateful for Paul's leadership and dedication during his tenure. His contributions have been instrumental in navigating numerous challenges and achieving significant milestones for our organisation.

This decision comes as part of a broader strategic alignment and integration of the NSW Waratahs with Rugby Australia, aimed at fostering greater synergy and collaboration across all levels of rugby in New South Wales. This integration is a crucial step towards strengthening the sport's development and ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for rugby in NSW.

Paul will continue in his role, assisting the transition and introduction of new High Performance staff at the NSW Waratahs until the end of the year, and embedding a new executive leadership structure for NSWRU.

A little later in the year, there will be an opportunity to celebrate Paul’s enormous contribution to both organisations and to say thank you for his considerable achievements over the last four to five years.

Moving forward, the Board and the executive team remain committed to our mission of promoting and enhancing rugby in New South Wales, and we are confident that this integration will bring about new opportunities and successes for our community.

Yours sincerely,

Tony Crawford

Chairman of the Board, NSW Waratahs & NSW Rugby Union