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Ruddy Elected as Country President
Barry Ruddy has been elected as President of New South Wales Country Rugby Union.
His appointment comes as a result of Bruce Worboys stepping down from the position following his appointment as Executive Director of New South Wales Rugby Union.
Barry Ruddy has a long involvement with Country Rugby having played with various clubs across the state which coincided with his relocations with the Westpac Bank.
He is currently based at Alstonville on the North Coast following a long placement in the Central West where he had an involvement with the Orange Emus Rugby Club.
He brings a wealth of experience and understanding to the position having held various administrative positions with various Rugby clubs and associations, which include being President of the Central West Rugby Union for three years.
Following his election to the position, Barry Ruddy paid tribute to Bruce Worboys by congratulating him on the outstanding leadership he had provided during his time as President of the Union.
He said “Country Rugby had enjoyed a strong resurgence over the last few seasons, and that he was committed to ensuring the Union maintained its mantle as the largest associated Union in Australian Rugby”.
He went on to acknowledge and thank the other members of the Country Board for their support in electing him to the position of President of the Union.