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Rugby's bid to get women on board
Bret Harris | June 20, 2008
TWO leading rugby organisations, the ARU and the NSWRU, are seriously considering breaking the glass ceiling and appointing women to their board of directors at the next available opportunity.
Both the NRL board (Katie Page) and AFL commission (Justice Linda Dessau) have female members and rugby is keen to address the gender imbalance on its boards.
"It's something that should be on the agenda," ARU chief executive John O'Neill said.
"I think every sporting body would benefit from a female director. Personally, I haven't discussed it with the board, but I think it is something that should be pursued at the appropriate time. We've got two independent directors, but it's not just the independent directors. NSW and Queensland could nominate a female director.
"I'm sure the board has it on its to-do list."
O'Neill declined to nominate any potential female candidate for the ARU board, but there is no shortage of outstanding rugby women who could make a contribution to the game.
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