The following from the ARU: Australian Rugby Union has today announced the extension of Robbie Deans’ contract as Qantas Wallabies coach for a further two years. The ARU Board recently instructed Managing Director and CEO John O’Neill to open negotiations with Deans to continue his tenure and the terms of that deal have now been finalised. Deans was initially installed in the role for a four-year term from 2008 to the end of 2011, and under his new deal will remain as Head Coach until 2013. “The Board is confident Robbie Deans remains the best man for the job, based on the seamless way he has reshaped the personnel and team culture of the Qantas Wallabies,” said ARU Chairman Peter McGrath. “We are second in the IRB world rankings, up… Read More