From the Editor’s Desk: Rugby Canada Reviews; Francois Ratier Announces his Next Rugby Chapter; and Reflecting on Dan Baugh – from Edmonton Clansmen to Pacific Pride (CCSD) to Professional Rugby in Wales
With Canada’s recent exodus from 2023 contention, it has prompted some reflection in the Canadian rugby community. Rugby Canada are doing another review, but with their history of committee and review failures, there’s not a lot of confidence this one will make a lot of difference. If you want to read up on it there’s an article in the Canadian Press. Basically “the review panel will consist of Calgarys STRAAD Consulting, led by president and CEO Megan Luu, along with Own The Podiums Mel Davidson and World Rugbys Mike McGovern.” There’s some concern that the review won’t be independent and look at broader issues such as leadership, as Rugby Canada has created a committee to “support and facilitate the review” that includes CEO Allen Vansen and several board members.