Reds make big coaching call

Putting to mattress hypothesis he can be dumped after a lacklustre begin to the season, the Reds confirmed Thorn would keep in cost for the ultimate six video games, and presumably finals, earlier than transferring on.

The Reds received the Super Rugby AU title in 2021, when the competitors was restricted to simply Australian groups, below Thorn, however have limped to a 3-5 document this season.

“The past six seasons have been equally enjoyable as they’ve been challenging, but I’m fortunate for the opportunity and hope I when I do leave here, the program and culture is in better shape to when I started the job in 2018,” Thorn mentioned in a press release on Tuesday

“The job‘s not finished. We’ve got six games left and then finals – and we’ve got a plan to get there.”

Thorn, who received NRL titles with the Brisbane Broncos and performed for each Queensland and Australia in rugby league, whereas additionally profitable a Rugby World Cup with New Zealand and Super Rugby silverware with the Crusaders, has coached the Reds since 2018.

Queensland Rugby Union CEO David Hanham mentioned they might conduct a “thorough process” to find out Thorn’s substitute. He lauded Thorn for the job he had achieved.

“Upon his appointment as head coach in 2018 he had to make some tough decisions – unpopular decisions, but they were for the betterment of the whole organisation,” he mentioned.

“Built on care, humility and hard work, he changed the culture at Ballymore which then translated onto the field with three successive Super Rugby finals appearance and a title in 2021.

“Brad will continue to coach the Reds until the end of their current Super Rugby Pacific campaign. His fellow coaching staff and playing group are all equally committed with the goal of playing finals for a fourth-straight year.

“We will conduct a thorough process to appoint a new head coach for next season which will be communicated at the appropriate time.”