This video is a follow up to my presentation on July 4, where “I put my hand up” to be considered for the Chairman position at USA Rugby. Today, I clarify that I am actively seeking this position, and it is time for an immediate transformation in the culture and performance of American Rugby, culturally, financially, and athletically.
Many people have asked, “How can I help?” If you are senior rugby executive globally or within the confines of the USA, drop me a note – there is no central figure at USAR Congress, and I am delighted to converse and discuss how the United States can leverage it’s sheer mass and power financially to benefit our sport both domestically and overseas. Contact a USAR Congress member. Please copy me, and I am sure Dan Payne (
USAR CEO) would welcome your thoughts, although he has no formal say in this matter. This is a Congress issue. Let’s do this, together. Be bold. Make it happen.
Other articles I have written on this subject:
- Attn: USA Rugby & RIM: “Winning is EVERYTHING to a sponsor” & a Question of Confidence at RBEA.
- USA Rugby Congress member Stephen Lewis – Calls it like it is
- I want to hear “The State of USA Rugby” from Chairmen Chang/Keck. Why not the CEO you ask?…
- A thought on USA Rugby: Does mediocre Board performance ultimately effect on field performance?
Tony Ridnell 
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