Brumbies CEO agrees to quit
CHIEF executive Michael Jones has agreed to leave the Brumbies, ending more than a month of drama that has engulfed the Super Rugby franchise.
In a statement released last night, both parties said they believed it was in the best interests of the club to settle the dispute outside of the courts so the focus could return to the players.
“I want to reassure our business partners, stakeholders, players, staff and members that the board has full confidence in the remaining executive management team within the Brumbies and our current financial position to continue operations throughout the 2016 season,” chairman Robert Kennedy said. converted try to Lima Sopoaga on the stroke of half-time.
Another converted try early in the second term to Ben Smith took the hosts’ lead to 14-3 and proved a turning point, with three penalty goals sealing the victory for the Highlanders, who lost their previous two matches by one point.
The Brumbies head straight back to Canberra to host the Bulls on Friday, while the Highlanders play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday. HIGHLANDERS Tries: Goals: BRUMBIES Tries: Goals: