Podcasts about Raelene Castle

In this episode, I sit down with Raelene Castle, a trailblazer in sports management as the first female CEO of Netball New Zealand and now the CEO of Sport New Zealand and High Performance Sport New Zealand. We discuss her trajectory in the corporate and sporting worlds, her upbringing in a sport-centric family, and the importance for her of finding confidence through activity. Raelene shares her insights on the challenges women in leadership face - including the (elusive) balance of personal and professional life. She is not afraid to talk about the losses and well as the wins - as we delve into managing alopecia in a public role, responding to life not going to plan, and the profound significance of family connections. Our conversation touches upon mentorship, reverse-mentorship, inclusivity, and explores how young people can assert their voices and ambitions in today's world. Raelene is nothing short of inspiring, and I truly loved talking with her. I'm also joined by Tracy Hemingway (aka Debt Free Diva) thanks to Generate for a sponsored chat about how KiwiSaver can be an absolute game changer. Song credit: Korimako, Performed by Aro, Written by Emily Looker and Charles Looker and published by Songbroker.Support the show: https://greyareas.nz/support

Kia ora e hoa mā! I'm Petra Bagust and Grey Areas is back for season 7, and I have to say I'm so excited for this season. You know how sometimes you just have a good feeling about things? And look, something I've learned from our conversations is that life rarely fits into tidy boxes. It spills over the edges, it surprises us, it challenges what we thought we knew, and that's where most of the interesting kōrero happens - at the edges, down a rabbit hole, on a tangent in the 'grey areas'. And so this season, we explore more of those spaces with guests who bring music, wisdom, science, and lived experience to the table. Let me tempt you with some of our guests this season. I sit down with the extraordinary Nadia Reid. She's a singer-songwriter whose music speaks to the heart in ways that words alone never could. Sports leader Raelene Castle, who talks about high pressure leadership at times being the woman in a man's world, while dealing with very real personal challenges and still nailing it. And renowned nutritionist, Doctor Libby Weaver, who is helping reshape the way we think about nurturing our bodies and minds in a world that's constantly changing - at a time when, let's face it, we are constantly changing. We also connect with two of Aotearoa's most celebrated actors, Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Leaand, as they open up about their latest stage production, a raw personal look at the realities of dementia. And we widen the lens with Dame Anne Salmond, an academic and thinker whose work challenges us to see our place in the world and in history with fresh eyes. I tackle the hot button topic of ADHD which I realise is both compelling and repelling, but this season, it's personal. There is, let's face it, no right or wrong way to navigate life's grey areas, but there is something powerful in sitting with the questions, hearing different perspectives, soaking up ideas and holding space for the messy, beautiful in between, because those can be the spaces where we begin to find our way. Join me for season 7 of Grey Areas. I can't wait to share it with you. New episodes drop every week from Thursday, March 6th, and please follow the show wherever you get your favourite podcasts, so that you'll never miss an episode. Ka kite ano, see you soon. Support the show: https://greyareas.nz/support

Happy Holidays! Our best of compilation series continues with part two - Best of Sport. We've chopped up some of the best bits from all of our favourite sport episodes from 2024. In this episode you'll hear from Dame Lisa Carrington, Ali Williams, Tim Brown, Raelene Castle, Samuel Whitelock, Megan Compain, Paula George, Craig Fenton, Simon Porter, Steve Tew, Andrew Mehrtens, Matthew Ridge, Sione Faumuina, Cameron Leslie, Dr. Inia Raumati, Emma Twigg and David Nyika. It's quite a list! If you missed part one - Best of Entertainment & Business go and check it out. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on! Listen on iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts from or watch the video on YouTube. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High Performance Sport NZ boss Raelene Castle has given an emotional statement to the family of Olivia Podmore at an inquest into the death of the elite cyclist. Ms Castle told the family of the young athlete that "everything we do at HPSNZ is about trying to make sure that we don't find ourselves in this situation again". The senior sports leader was giving evidence before the Coroner's Court in Hamilton on the steps taken by the government agency in the wake of the 24 year-old's death in August 2021. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen was in court and spoke to Lisa Owen.

The government has asked Sport New Zealand to review and update its guidelines on the inclusion of transgender people in community sport. Sport and Recreation Minister Chris Bishop announced today that he's written to Sport NZ boss Raelene Castle requesting the agency revisit its policies, sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Raelene Castle is the CEO of Sport NZ, and one of the most accomplished and experienced administrators in NZ sport.  She spent six years as CEO of Netball NZ, before becoming the first female CEO of an NRL team, when she led the Bulldogs for six years.  After that she smashed another glass wall, becoming Rugby Australia's first female CEO in 2018.  In this episode we talk about the challenges of the Israel Folau saga, when she found herself at the centre of one of sports biggest controversies at Rugby Australia, how she got the job at the Bulldogs, her relationship with Des Hassler and the most insightful memories from six years inside the NRL, lessons in leadership, how she got her start at Netball NZ, her return to New Zealand and the challenges facing sport here.  After listening to this, you'll get a taste for why Raelene has had the career she has. She's the real deal, full of energy, sharp as a tack and doesn't miss a beat. This was a lot of fun and we're so stoked to be able to bring Raelene's story to you in full.  We're also delighted to announce Raelene has joined our Speaking business at B2B Speakers. If you'd like to hire Raelene, or one of our other guests to speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz Listen on iheart or wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on Youtube.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks Ball Bag we have former Rugby Australia, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs and Netball NZ CEO, Raelene Castle! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FIFA Women's World Cup has been an absolute feast of sport, culminating in Spain winning its first ever Women's World Cup, last night in Sydney. It was a triumph for not just 'women's sport' but sport in general. Almost 2 million people attended 64 matches across nine host cities. In Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised $200 million to improve sporting facilities and equipment specifically for women and girls, following the history-making performance of the Matildas. How will the World Cup's success translate here in New Zealand? Kerre Woodham was joined by Group Chief Executive of Sport New Zealand, Raelene Castle, to discuss what the impact may be. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic sports are being told to seek alternative sources of funding or face reducing their Games preparation. Last year High Performance Sport New Zealand made a $131 million three-year investment in 46 sports in the funding cycle which aligns with next year's Paris Olympic Games. It was the first time high performance money had been guaranteed to a sport for a period longer than a year. Now its chief executive Raelene Castle says sports need to maximise their revenue with corporate partnerships if they are to maintain their current level of competition.  

After Ox failed us last week by not delivering Rob Mills to the studio, this week is his chance to redeem himself and bring Millsy in. We were disappointed last week, but we're very excited to have Millsy in this week.That aside - Ox has done his other homework, which was to find out what Tofu is made of. Which he does. It sounds awful.We also find out about the night that Marko spent in prison - never knew we had a hardened criminal on the podcast, but apparently we do. Still on prison, Ox and Marko tell a hilarious story about Hawthorn Hawks players Jason Dunstall, Gary Buckenara and Gary Ayres ended up in prison in Hawaii - and Hawks coach Allan Jeans response was brilliant!Ox raises an issue that has been worrying him: things you won't ever do. Ox refuses to have takeaway delivered, he'll only ever pick up. The boys move into a tipping discussion, and it gets heated - to tip or not! And what about tipping before the meal arrives?Ox also reveals that he has a disease, it's called epistolophobia. He explains on the pod.Controversially, Ox and Marko believe that anyone who owns a battery-powered lawnmower is not masculine. Debatable.Ox has a new business idea this week - this one to do with tattoos. He loves the idea. It's awful. But he loves it.The boys tell a great story about being in Las Vegas at Hooters restaurant when John Daly's RV was smashed into - Daly's wife went ballistic, and Ox filmed it. We play some of the audio on the show. It's hilarious (language warning).We've had some feedback from a Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers family member who loves the show, but doesn't drink beer, and reckons we need more wine chat on the show. Homework is set. Marko has promised that he'll get Ricky Ponting on the show in the next week or two. Can't wait!Ox raises sports that he thinks are over-rated, and sports that he reckons are under-rated and should be pumped up more. More homework is set, Ox wants us to get squash superstar Heather Mackay on the show, and the boys decide that they want to record commentary of a lawn bowls game.And Ox and Marko may have defamed Raelene Castle, former Rugby & Netball honcho.Sadly, the joke returns. Ridiculous.Follow a Couple of Blokes, Couple of Beers and get involved with the show on social media here: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. We'd love you to subscribe, rate and review the podcast - and if you feel like helping out a couple of mates, tell a friend about the podcast and help spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sport New Zealand is allowing transgender athletes to participate in community sports in the gender they identify as. They've released new guiding principles today that state that athletes should not need to prove or justify belonging to a particular gender identity at the grassroots level. Sport New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle says that these guidelines were designed to ensure that everyone feels included in sports, regardless of background. "They are a set of guidelines that will help sports look at their particular environments and consider how they can make it more inclusive for athletes. " LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport New Zealand has released new guiding principles allowing transgender athletes to participate in community sports in the gender they identify as.  Sport NZ chief executive Raelene Castle says that this is being done in the name of creating a more inclusive environment. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave says that the issue of inclusivity is a complicated factor in sports and that these guidelines will generate discussion. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport NZ announced yesterday transgender athletes will be able to participate in community sports in the gender they identify with. They have released new guidelines and it will be up to individual sports to define where and how transgender athletes participate. Raelene Castle, Sport NZ CEO, wouldn't respond to comment on Tova pointing to scientific studies in Sweden establishing that "the muscular advantage enjoyed by transgender women is only minimally reduced when testosterone is suppressed."  This was one year after undergoing testosterone suppression. The study also acknowledges that "sports organisations should consider this evidence when reassessing current policies regarding the participation of transgender women in the female category of sport." "This conversation is not about that at the moment," Castle said on Wednesday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport NZ is doing its part to promote women's sport. They're launching their new campaign called "It's Time" - all about trying to get more engagement in the women's game - more bums on seats and more eyeballs on TV's for women's sport. Sport NZ CEO Raelene Castle joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's First Up pod - Nick Truebridge in for Nathan: the Commonwealth Games wraps up - we talk with the CEO of Sport NZ, Raelene Castle about the success of the New Zealand team Will National's Sam Uffindell step down today after revelations he was expelled from his boarding school 22 years ago for his part in a violent assault? The party's deputy leader Nicola Willis gives us her take. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!

Greater focus on athlete welfare should mean more success on the international sporting stage. That's the hope from High Performance Sport New Zealand boss Raelene Castle. In May, an investigation following the suspected suicide of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore suggested cycling's high performance model was broken and needed a complete overhaul. In response High Performance Sport NZ has unveiled a 10-point action plan for cycling and the wider high performance sports community. Sports editor Stephen Hewson reports.

Cycling NZ prioritised ‘Medals over wellbeing’ and is in a desperate need for culture change - according to a report in response to the death of Olivia Podmore. It’s the second inquiry into Cycling NZ in just four years - according to Olivia’s mother her death was preventable according to her mother. High Performance Sport CEO Raelene Castle discusses the findings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are hopes this will be the last investigation into Cycling New Zealand.A long-awaited inquiry into the organisation, which follows the death of Olivia Podmore last year, found its high-performance system prioritises medals over wellbeing.It's also found athletes have a fear of reprisals for raising issues with coaches and management.High Performance New Zealand Chief Executive Raelene Castle told Mike Hosking they want to be able to support athletes.She says there needs to be a balance between having people on podiums, and athletes being safe and healthy.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Studies show Kiwis are participating in less physical activity and exercise than prior to the pandemic. Physical activity participation rates have dropped by nearly six percent – while the number of exercises completed weekly sunk by 20 percent. Sport New Zealand Chief Executive Raelene Castle told Mike Hosking the cancellation of team sports, and closure of gyms likely killed some people's habits – which they're working to change. “And that's a real focus for us and we're talking to our sports and our direct organisations so they can attract people back.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former CEO of Rugby Australia unpacks how you stay composed and balanced under the most extreme pressure, and offers insight into why having a team of close advisors is so important. Now head of Sport New Zealand, Raelene Castle has had one of Oceania's most meaningful corporate careers. As the CEO of the Canterbury Bulldogs, Raelene successfully manoeuvred through a world not always accepting of female leadership, before taking on the immense challenge of uplifting the struggling code of Rugby Union in Australia. With the challenges she faced, and the means in which she overcame them, Luke Darcy unpacks what is next for Raelene and her team at Sport New Zealand. Start your leadership journey today. Head to Aleda Collective and take the empowering leaders indicator tool to understand the impact you have on your environment. Learn. Lead. Collaborate. For more episodes download the free LiSTNR app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sport NZ Chief Executive Raelene Castle joined the show to talk about their new campaign, targeted at to help young women get and stay active their way.

Sport NZ has today launched #itsmymove - a campaign to help young women get and stay active their way. It has been developed to address declining physical activity levels in teenage girls. Research undertaken by Sport NZ shows young women increasingly opt out of formal sporting environments as they grow older. By age 17, the top three activities young women undertake are running, workouts and walking. Some of the reasons they opt out include body image, judgement, time pressures, motivation and loss of fun. Sport New Zealand Chief Executive Raelene Castle joined Kerre McIvor. LISTEN ABOVE 

Our leading sport agency is encouraging people to think out of the box and keep active despite many major events being cancelled due to Covid restrictions. Under the red traffic light settings, sporting events have to keep participants separated in groups of up to a hundred. That can mean some tricky logistics including staggered starts, designated loos, and multiple entry gates. A number of major events have been canned as a result, including Wellington round the Bays and major cycle races in Taupō and Rotorua - all cancelled. Sport NZ's job is to encourage people into active recreation and sport. Chief executive Raelene Castle concedes in "red" large events are going to be pretty limited.

Sports Executive Raelene Castle joined Niva and Beatrice on this week's episode to discuss her life at the forefront of sports in New Zealand and Australia and her roles with Netball New Zealand, Rugby Australia and Sport New Zealand. Castle opened up about having sports stars as parents, her progress from the commercial world to public roles, and being a woman in a male dominated world. She also touched on her experiences with alopecia and why she went public with her condition, and gets into her decision to terminate Israel Folau's contract and what she would and wouldn't do differently now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In three years the number of women working in governance in sport has increased - as organisations reach for a Government set target. In 2018, a target of having 40 percent women on boards was created as part of the Strategy for Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation With the December deadline looming - 58 of 64 eligible partner organisations have met the target. Raelene Castle is the chief executive of Sports New Zealand, and she joins Jesse to discuss this goal.

A summit is underway today asking how New Zealand can keep teenage girls in sport. Sport NZ has found the amount of time teen girls spend playing sport drops between the ages of 15 and 17-years-old.CEO Raelene Castle says it's a complicated situation and sports uniforms may play a role. She told Nick Mills part of a strategy could be to have more women not only participating in sport, but managing and coaching sport too. 

It's the last day of the Tokyo Olympics and we still have a handful of athletes competing today - but already this has been New Zealand's greatest ever Olympics with 20 medals.Sport NZ CEO and acting CEO of High Performance Sport NZ, Raelene Castle, spoke to Francesca Rudkin about how what the success of this Olympics does for sport in New Zealand.LISTEN ABOVE

Over 40 athletes have signed a petition to the government requesting further negotiation around a more definitive transgender sports policy.Former New Zealand representatives Barbara Kendall, Danyon Loader, Lorraine Moller and Dave Gerrard are among those to put pen to paper.Sport New Zealand boss Raelene Castle says they want to develop a more level playing field, particularly in regard to women's elite competition.Castle says there a considerable difference between rugby and bowls, for example.Labour MP and former Women's Rugby League player Louisa Wall told Heather du Plessis-Allan that she was consulted on drafting the policies, and they are seeking wide consultation.However, the goal is to find ways to find the nuances around different codes and how transition and puberty has an effect. "The guidelines are really being about putting a stake in the ground about sport being a public good that everyone has a right to access, including trans people."She says that this is about finding guidelines at the community level that work for everyone. "Everyone deserves to be involved in this conversation, but it needs to be a rational conversation based on principles that sport and recreation as a sector is a public good that everyone should have an opportunity to access and participate in."Wall says there have never been any restrictions on transgender men, so the policies will focus on transgender women. LISTEN ABOVE

“Not good enough” was the verdict of Sport NZ boss Raelene Castle after a fresh analysis of thousands of sports reports across our media found women feature in only about one in seven. But offshore reports of the same results said our media lead the world in women's sports coverage. What's the story?  

“Not good enough” was the verdict of Sport NZ boss Raelene Castle after a fresh analysis of thousands of sports reports across our media found women feature in only about one in seven. But offshore reports of the same results said our media lead the world in women’s sports coverage. What’s the story?  

Raelene Castle is a top sports administrator with a string of firsts to her name. She was the first woman Chief Executive of the Australian rugby league club the Canterbury Bulldogs and the first woman CEO of Rugby Australia. Now she is back in New Zealand as the first female Chief Executive of Sport New Zealand - the body charged with improving physical activity and sport, as well as improving high performance sport. She talks with Kathryn about her varied career and what motivates her to take on her latest role.

Raelene Castle is a top sports administrator with a string of firsts to her name. She was the first woman Chief Executive of the Australian rugby league club the Canterbury Bulldogs and the first woman CEO of Rugby Australia. Now she is back in New Zealand as the first female Chief Executive of Sport New Zealand - the body charged with improving physical activity and sport, as well as improving high performance sport. She talks with Kathryn about her varied career and what motivates her to take on her latest role.

High-profile administrator, Raelene Castle opens up to Ravinder Hunia on life and leadership. The newly appointed Chief Executive of Sport New Zealand discusses her controversial career, which has included demanding positions on both sides of the Tasman. After overseeing kiwi netball, she made headlines as CEO of the Bulldogs in Sydney, before her role as head of Australian Rugby during a tumultuous time for the code. Her honest interview with Playmakers includes the Israel Folou saga, the sexism and misogny she encountered in Aussie media, and what plans she has in her new job.

This week on the podcast, we welcome Ironman Triathlete Tim Van Berkel to the shed.   Whilst never being one to blow his own trumpet, Berk's is one of the best and most respected athletes in one of the most gruelling sport's on the planet.  Still the youngest man in the history of the sport to win 3 Ironman Triathlons and with a 7th placing in his first ever Kona (undoubtedly the toughest one day race in the world) there is plenty more this man wants to accomplish being for he hangs up the 'Lycra'.  Also on the podcast this week, we go 'Around the Grounds' and look back on the Blues victory over the Maroons in Game 2, we discuss the epic win by the Wallabies over the All Blacks in Brisbane last weekend, take full credit for Raelene Castle's brilliant new appointment as Head of Sport NZ and Woody recounts his incredible 20th placing in last weekends Healthy Minds Triathlon.Bust out your lycra and get comfy Ball and Allers - as we go on a ride with one of the best in the business.

This week some guys discuss rugby news and rugby matches. Some highlights include, the Rugby Australia TV Deal, Raelene Castle's new gig and SA Rugby's inability to commit. Everything is wrapped up with a look at the latest round of Super Rugby Mzansi, Bledisloe 4 and pub quizzes. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

Former New Zealand Netball and Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle has been appointed as chief executive of Sport New Zealand, but what direction does she want to take the organisation?

Former New Zealand Netball and Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle has been appointed as chief executive of Sport New Zealand, but what direction does she want to take the organisation?

On today's pod: the final results from New Zealand's election come out - we find out what this could mean for the shape of our Parliament; we catch up with Sport New Zealand's new boss Raelene Castle and there is still no winner in the US Presidential election - we get the latest from our correspondent in Washington.

Dana talks to Kathryn about the shape of next year's Halberg Awards, what the Super Rugby competition will look like in 2022 and Raelene Castle has been named Sport NZ's new chief executive. Stuff National Correspondent specialising in sport, Dana Johanssen.

Dana talks to Kathryn about the shape of next year's Halberg Awards, what the Super Rugby competition will look like in 2022 and Raelene Castle has been named Sport NZ's new chief executive. Stuff National Correspondent specialising in sport, Dana Johanssen.

Raelene Castle expects to cop criticism in her new role - and accepts not everyone thinks her recent CV makes for pretty reading.The 49-year-old Kiwi administrator was on Wednesday named the new CEO of Sport New Zealand, replacing Peter Miskimmin after 12 years at the helm. Miskimmin announced his departure in August.Castle will take over just eight months after a messy break-up with Rugby Australia, leaving after she was told she no longer had the support of the RA board.Her time in charge of the troubled organisation was marred by former Wallaby star Israel Folau's series of homophobic social media posts and the failure to secure a broadcasting deal.Listen to Castle talk with D'Arcy Waldegrave above

My guest for this episode is someone I’ve looked up to for many years. Raelene Castle is one of Australia’s leading sports executives, having spent the past decade and a bit as CEO of three major organisations – Netball New Zealand, NRL team the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, and most recently Rugby Australia. Prior to that she climbed the corporate ladder at major NZ companies, and in 2015 she was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and sport. Relentlessly committed to living according to her values regardless of the personal cost, Raelene has weathered her fair share of controversy, a recent example being the sacking of Israel Folau in 2019, while she was CEO of Rugby Australia. Being a successful woman in a male-dominated field has made Raelene an inspiration to many young women, but she has also refused to make gender an issue throughout her career. She brings a clarity and vision to everything she does and is not easily distracted by naysayers and trolls. Tune in to hear us talk about everything from business leadership and hair loss to her little-known achievements in lawn bowls! Follow the Influence Unlocked podcast on Instagram@ https://www.instagram.com/influenceunlockedpodcast/ Follow Samatha Dybac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthadybac/ Check out the Influence Unlocked podcast videos on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3fq8dJ5 Producer: Andrew Menczel http://www.piccolopodcasts.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Waugh was able to follow a clear pathway from being a ballboy and then playing for the Warringah Rats to eventually joining the Wallabies. These days the connection between community and professional rugby aren't as clear. In today's episode, we talk with Phil about the importance of grassroots rugby and we ask Phil, a non-executive director for Rugby Australia, for insights on where the organisation is headed. Phil discusses the challenges that Rugby Australia is facing and how it's leaving stormy waters and shifting its attention from addressing controversy and back onto the game. Reflecting on the tenure of ex-Rugby Australia CEO, Raelene Castle, Phil provides an optimistic view on why the community was so polarized — it shows how much Australians care about the game. After chatting about what Phil is looking for in a new Rugby Australia CEO, we look at the struggles that they will need to overcome. Mirroring the conversations that we've had in our previous episodes, Phil agrees that investing in grassroots rugby should be Rugby Australia's number one priority. Phil then provides his take on why the 2027 World Cup bid is so important for community rugby before explaining why making domestic rugby the best in the world will solve all of Australian rugby's financial woes. Tune in to hear more of Phil's insider perspectives on the world of rugby! Key Points From This Episode: How important club and school rugby was to Phil's childhood.The need to connect community rugby back to professional rugby.Unblurring the lines when having young players represent their community.  Phil's experience working within Rugby Australia and the challenges they've faced.How the polarized reactions to Raelene Castle's tenure shows how much people care about the game.What rugby is to Phil; “our game is about community.”What Phil is looking for in a new Rugby Australia CEO and why the job is so difficult. Hear how far along Rugby Australia is in appointing a new CEO.Why investing in grassroots rugby is Rugby Australia's number one priority.      What Rugby Australia's mission should be regarding the sport. Questions around if investing in the 2027 World Cup bid is a reasonable use of funds. How to keep players happy, remunerated, and playing in Australia.Why increasing the calibre of Australian rugby will bring money back to the sport.How discussions with broadcasters have been progressing.What Phil would do if he were appointed CEO of Rugby Australia.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Phil Waugh LinkedInNarrabeen TigersWarringah RatsThe Shore School 

On this week's special episode, James Gemmell is joined by Tim Horan, Michael Lynagh and Sean Fitzpatrick to preview Super Rugby AU. Gemmell and the three World Cup winners discuss the runners and riders in the competition and the young stars to look out for. They also discuss the off-field issues that have taken place recently in Australian rugby including that captain's letter prior to Raelene Castle's resignation.They also touch upon the success of Super Rugby Aotearoa and Fitzpatrick tells the panel who's impressed him to-date so far.

This episode, former Rugby Australia, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs and Netball NZ CEO, Raelene Castle, takes "The Ball and All" boys on a behind the scenes look into what goes into running a major sporting organisation.Born in Wagga, to parents with an incredible sporting pedigree, Raelene's back story sets the scene for the heights she went onto scale in a historically male dominated arena - from overcoming personal adversity and dealing with discrimination to offering insights from her life lessons - it's a story underscored by resilience and authenticity.  Sit back and tune in to one our favourite podcasts to date.

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In this podcast episode we cover: Our headlines of the week; Raelene Castle's resignation as CEO; The fallout from the infamous captains letter; All time 'night out' XV; and we interview Harry Wilson.

We return to the 'glass cliff' theory, and question its place in the age of the pandemic.Are women elevated to top roles when the task is particularly tough?Shivani Gopal, Angela Priestley and Georgie Dent also touch on a wide number of issues affecting women this week, including the everyday sexism and harassment that's still going on in the media.Stories we refer to include: ‘The game is bigger than one individual’: Raelene Castle quits as Rugby Australia CEOhttps://womensagenda.com.au/latest/the-game-is-bigger-than-one-individual-raelene-castle-quits-as-rugby-australia-ceo/COVID19 is nearly 10 times more deadly in Sweden than other Nordic countrieshttps://womensagenda.com.au/latest/covid19-is-nearly-10-times-more-deadly-in-sweden-than-other-nordic-countries/Leigh Sales highlights sexualised social media abuse women in public eye facehttps://womensagenda.com.au/latest/leigh-sales-highlights-sexualised-social-media-abuse/‘Optimism is the determination to win this challenge. There is no other option’: Global climate negotiator Christiana Figuereshttps://womensagenda.com.au/latest/optimism-is-the-determination-to-win-this-challenge-there-is-no-other-option-global-climate-negotiator-christiana-figueres/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A parental isolation quandary 2. Off season 2.0 3. Vale Raelene Castle 4. Brad Pitt v Mike Tyson 5. Floyd broke? 6. Facebook isolation challenges & Trump

Raelene Castle has resigned from her role as CEO of Rugby AustraliaJono & Ben called inAre you bad at drawing?What happened in the Zoom meeting?

Emergency Pod - We discuss the resignation of CEO Raelene Castle and where RA goes next.

Join Craig Hutchison and Damian Barrett for S5 Ep 13 - Authentic Media and Voyeurism.The Sounding Board is all thanks to Drinkwise - We're all a little stressed and anxious at the moment. But remember, if drinking, please do so in moderation.And thanks to our new sponsor Red Energy - powered by Snowy Hydro, a leader in renewable energy. 100% Australian electricity & gas. Call 131 806 for real Aussie energy.TIME CODES.00 - Hutchy quoted in the LA Times about Dylan Howard. Hutchy admits he doesn't have a 'shareable' view of Howard. 3.00 – The influence of Rupert Murdoch on politics in Australia. Hutchy recommends Damo read Malcolm Turnbull's new book especially for the exploration of News Corp and its involvement in driving a Tony Abbott agenda.7.30 – Are the days of conversations with journalists or politicians being totally ‘off the record' over?8.50 – Disrespectful photos. Daily Telegraph used a picture of Todd Greenberg on its front cover which appeared to be taken through his kitchen window. Is it legal? Is it ethical? Hutchy recalls doing a similar thing by publishing pictures of John Elliott and Carlton figures having an at home meeting.14.00 – Peter V'Landys May 28th deadline looks more likely. Has Damo changed his opinion of Peter?Has the NRL's push for a restart put pressure on the AFL?19.00 – Removal of Raelene Castle as CEO of Rugby Australia.22.00 – The nature of sports that get popular quickly (ie Big Bash) can fade quickly. Do codes need to look at innovation to maintain popularity? Could a 4 innings model work?27.00 – Question of the Week for Social Status. Social Status will pivot your business online & make sales through Social Media Advertising. Get a quick quote at www.socialstatus.com.auMeeks 07 via Twitter asked“Any of you boys downloading that COVID app?”34.30 – Discussion of the ‘no comment' from Luke Beveridge over the Lachie Hunter incident.38.00 – 7 West Media are playing hardball on their rights bills ie AFL, Cricket & Olympics.41.30 – The NRL Draft. Hunger for authentic media and voyeurism will outlive COVID-19 asserts Hutchy.43.30 – News Corp have hired consultants to help them cut costs.Join The Sounding Board fraternity on Twitter or Facebook. Or email the show thesoundingboard@crocmedia.comThis podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia

This episode was recorded as dawn broke after Rugby Australia's Raelene Castle had fallen. To reflect on the impact of these events and look for answers about how to find success in sporting administration, "The Ball and All" boys tracked down Melbourne Storm General Manager, Frank Ponissi - together they explored: unexpected insights into player journeys; dream destinations for truly inspirational junkets; and speculated about who will be the Storm's most celebrated player at the culmination of this most unusual of years.If you love talking all things sport join "The Ball and All" boys, former Wallaby, Berrick Barnes, and his good friend and sports business mentor, Steve "Condo" Condon - along with current and former sporting stars, coaches and local identities - as they dissect the latest sporting news from a farm shed just outside Lennox Head.

It's been such a big week of news in the rugby world that we didn't even make it to the novelty XV this time. The gang discuss the World Rugby election, Raelene Castle's ouster as Rugby Australia boss, SA Rugby's plans to get the game through 2020 and oil barrels becoming spectators at Loftus, plus quite a bit more. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Malcolm Speed joins Gerard to discuss the demise of Todd Greenberg and Raelene Castle.

This week Shaun, Jesse & Mitch are joined by a very exciting local guest in Braeden Lewis. The boys talk about stories of their teenage years in Greystanes, the future of the NRL and Horse Racing industry with Peter V'Landys as top dog, how they like to drink their alcoholic beverages, Raelene Castle's exit from Rugby Australia and much more. INDULGE!!!!!!!

Raelene Castle resigned from her role as the CEO of Rugby Australia this week after it became clear she no longer had the support of the board. Peter FitzSimons believes part of the vitriol aimed at Castle is simply because she is a woman.

Raelene Castle resigned from her role as the CEO of Rugby Australia this week after it became clear she no longer had the support of the board. Peter FitzSimons believes part of the vitriol aimed at Castle is simply because she is a woman.

Deposed Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle was subjected to a death threat and bullying, according to the latest report on the rugby fiasco across the Tasman.Acting Rugby Australia chairman Paul McLean has described some of the public criticism she faced over the Israel Folau affair as bullying in a Sun-Herald report.It also claimed security measures were beefed up after Castle received a social media death threat from a supporter of Folau, the star Wallaby who incited a long controversy with two anti-gay posts which led to his bitter break up with the game.The alleged death threat came around the time of Folau's three-day code of conduct hearing last May.The Sun-Herald says security was increased at RA's headquarters at Moore Park, where staff were told not to prop lower level doors open. Castle's Sydney home was given a security review."She was subjected to vitriol on social media as well as public criticism for a number of different reasons on a scale that few Australian sporting administrators have had to endure," the Sun-Herald reported.New Zealander Castle quit last week, after two-and-a-half years in charge, after it turned out she did not have her board's total support.McLean said: "I'm not a social media person, but I'm aware of some of the things that were said over a period of time in a quite vicious and vitriolic way."It's the silent forces, the dark forces, they're the things that upset me most."It's the people who didn't know the facts or were just one of those faceless people out there - that was the damaging thing form her perspective."She shared some of that with me, which I found quite abhorrent."One of my greatest concerns with her was her welfare and how she was on a daily basis. A lesser person would have thrown the towel in ages ago, quite simply."One of Raelene Castle's fiercest critics, former Wallabies coach turned broadcaster Alan Jones, was scathing of her performance but also said her exit as Rugby Australia CEO doesn't solve anything because the RA board is equally to blame for the sad state of rugby in Australia.On his 2GB radio show on Friday morning, Jones ripped into Castle for a string of poor decisions but also called for a cleanout of RA chairman Paul McLean and the rest of the board, who signed off on the CEO's calls."This solves absolutely nothing. I have said all along it's easy to throw Raelene Castle under the bus," Jones said."I can't imagine anything she has done, whether it's the bloated expenditure, the ridiculous growth in staff of over 150, the foolish, personal and spiteful attack on Israel Folau, the hopeless performances off the paddock and on the paddock. All of these things have been endorsed by the board."Now the board have told Raelene Castle, 'You must go, we need clear air'. You won't get clear air with the departure of Raelene Castle. The whole kit and caboodle have to go, that's what the Wallaby captains (who sent RA a letter this week demanding a change in leadership) wrote about."And that's the only way sponsors will return, the public will return, it's the only way credibility can be regained."I've no doubt Raelene Castle did her best. It's an appointment that shouldn't have been made. She knows nothing about the game. It's like putting someone to become the first violinist in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra who can't read music."Paul McLean is the acting chairman. He's been present for every one of the decisions that Raelene Castle made, every one of them, and so have the bulk of the board."Jones also denied the attacks on Castle had anything to do with her gender."It is insulting to say this is a matter of gender," Jones said. "It's got nothing to do with Raelene Castle being a woman. It is totally related to the results and the effectiveness of the performance."New Zealand Rugby also weighed in on Castle's resignation, though was much more positive than Jones, releasing a statement that praised her "unselfish" decision."New Zealand Ru...

The lockdown luvvies want us to continue to be locked in our homes and schools shut despite domestic coronavirus containment. But they still want prisons, detention centres and borders open when it was international people movement that spread the virus.  To break down the philosophy and end goals behind these contradictory lockdown advocates is the Thursday Uncuckables Team:  Tim Wilms Editor in Chief of The Unshackled, David Hiscox Editor of The XYZ and James Fox Higgins Director of Rational Rise TV.  We started with some breaking news that Raelene Castle the CEO of Rugby Australia who sacked Isreal Folau has resigned. She joins NRL CEO Todd Greenberg in being a woke sporting administrator brought down by the coronavirus. The far-left have learned to love the lockdown since it is causing as much economic damage as they aimed to achieve with climate alarmism. Though they are still triggered that the far-right are using the coronavirus pandemic to say 'I told you so' as this virus was able to spread thanks to globalism and open borders. They are also continuing to decry "racism" against Asian-Australians. New Zealand has the world's most totalitarian lockdown as they have banned the sale of fiction and other "non-essential books". Meanwhile Malcolm Turnbull's publisher is going after 59 political operatives who obtained a pirated version of his memoir. We are told the lockdown can only end if we invite the government to track our movements with the coronavirus tracing app. Meanwhile, China is now flexing its geopolitical muscle more than ever after the west has been crippled by the virus they created. Facebook and YouTube censorship have now turned treasonous in censoring content that goes against China's puppet globalist body the World Health Organisation. The Uncuckables Links: https://entropystream.live/app/theuncuckables http://theuncuckables.com/ https://rationalrise.tv/programs/the-uncuckables-3c5d6b https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-uncuckables-podcast/id1469242261 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-uncuckables https://tunein.com/podcasts/News--Politics-Podcasts/The-Uncuckables-p1229870/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6xjY4vTAZcPVFQnAEqgarO The Unshackled Links: https://www.theunshackled.net/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnshackled https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled/ https://gab.com/theunshackled https://t.me/theunshackled https://www.minds.com/The_Unshackled/ WilmsFront Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmn2iALJ2NjebjthQA2mdQ Website: http://timwilms.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilmsfront Minds: https://www.minds.com/timwilms Gab: https://gab.com/timwilms Telegram Channel: https://t.me/wilmsfront Telegram Messenger:  https://t.me/timwilms XYZ Links: https://www.xyz.net.au/ https://www.facebook.com/itsyourxyz https://t.me/thexyztelegram Rational Rise/James Fox Higgins Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdEfsAy6rUDPnm9HwKA_asg https://www.facebook.com/theJFHshow/ https://twitter.com/jamesfoxhiggins https://www.championsofthelight.com/ https://rationalrise.tv/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East Coast Radio — Rugby Australia's chief executive Raelene Castle has resigned from her post as Rugby in the country faces a dire financial outlook exacerbated by the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Embattled Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle is fighting back against a growing chorus of voices calling for her resignation. The sporting body is seeking crisis talks with 11 disgruntled former Wallabies captains who have called for a leadership overhaul at the governing body.World Cup-winning skipper Nick Farr-Jones is behind a vote-of-no-confidence letter delivered to boss Raelene Castle and the board.George Gregan and Phil Kearns - a leading candidate to succeed Castle - are among those to put their names to paper.Dual World Cup winners John Eales and Tim Horan as well as grand slam-winning skipper Andrew Slack are not signatories.Castle told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the only thing she's paying attention to is pushing on with big strategic changes which are starting to pay dividends. “That’s what we have set about doing the past few years."Those results are not immediate, but I do believe we have the building blocks in place to see things improve.”LISTEN ABOVE

Coronavirus wasn't the leading story today, religion was with Catholic Cardinal George Pell released from prison with our High Court quashing his child sex conviction. Sports has become a battle of the codes to survive the pandemic shutdown.  To discuss all this on the Uncuckables panel is Tim Wilms Editor in Chief of The Unshackled, Reg Penney from NSW Patriots Against the Extreme Left and Melbourne YouTuber and patriot Johnny Moore. It is Johnny's first appearance on the Uncuckables so the show begins with him introducing himself to the audience. Reg and Johnny are both Catholics so share their thoughts on George Pell having his child sex conviction quashed 7-0 by the full bench of the High Court. Tim as an atheist reflects on how the legal institutions of Victoria allowed such as miscarriage of justice to happen? There has also been the media witchhunt against Pell by the ABC and social media throughout this legal tragedy. All Australian sports codes have been suspended during the coronavirus pandemic. Tim and Johnny being AFL fans take solace our code will survive. Reg is an NRL fan and its CEO Todd Greenberg has said some clubs may not survive. But Rugby Australia is doing the worst under its CEO Raelene Castle who sacked Israel Folau with the code facing a $120 million revenue shortfall. The fight against the coronavirus is still the biggest global story. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care a week after being diagnosed with the coronavirus. Anger with China is growing for creating the virus with now US politicians joining those in Australia calling for China to be forced to pay reparations and compensation to the rest of the world. Australia is flattening the curve with daily infections continuing to decrease. This now has many wondering how long must we be subjected to these draconian lockdown measures with local police randomly pulling people over outside their home demanding to know their business, and fining them if they deem them to be engaging in non-essential travel. The Uncuckables Links: https://entropystream.live/app/theuncuckables http://theuncuckables.com/ https://rationalrise.tv/programs/the-uncuckables-3c5d6b https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-uncuckables-podcast/id1469242261 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-uncuckables https://tunein.com/podcasts/News--Politics-Podcasts/The-Uncuckables-p1229870/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6xjY4vTAZcPVFQnAEqgarO The Unshackled Links: https://www.theunshackled.net/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUnshackled https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled/ https://gab.com/theunshackled https://t.me/theunshackled https://www.minds.com/The_Unshackled/ WilmsFront Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmn2iALJ2NjebjthQA2mdQ Website: http://timwilms.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilmsfront Minds: https://www.minds.com/timwilms Gab: https://gab.com/timwilms Telegram Channel: https://t.me/wilmsfront Telegram Messenger:  https://t.me/timwilms XYZ Links: https://www.xyz.net.au/ https://www.facebook.com/itsyourxyz https://t.me/thexyztelegram https://gab.com/thexyz Matty Rose Links: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattus52 Matty Rose/XYZ Live https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVPqW6Mi0XP6hOXTE4sT6g Telegram: https://t.me/mattysmoderntelegram https://gab.com/MattysModernLife See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. Clearing the caches 2. Are runners the new cyclists? 3. Knuckle Sambos for the neighbour 4. Rugby League cruise 5. Gus Gould being bandied about 6. Two World Cups must count for something 7. Taj Burrow joins the cast of CTER 8. Spare a thought for Foxsports staff writers 9. Shout out to KYNG 10. Dribbler Dribbles

Unabated wind and rain 2. Josh Reynolds catfished 3. Siosaia Vave on the run 4. Gus wants to be a player manager 5. A Rugby Union divorce 6. The Beadman Medal 7. A Dribblette Valentines Day shoutout 8. Dribbler Dribbles

The Wise Man divides this bumper episode of all things about the 15 a side code between the upcoming Super Rugby season and the debacle that is currently known as Rugby Australia.The Hat Rack stops by to run the eye over each of the Australian Super Rugby franchises, and gives his thoughts on their chances of success in 2020.Then the Lord Mayor hops on the line to discuss the total disaster that has befallen rugby in Australia, and if anything can be done to save the older rugby code.

Listen back to Sportzone with Cam Reddin for Friday January 10, 2020. On today's show: Raelene Castle on Rugby Australia's bushfire appeal, AOC boss Matt Carroll on the lead-up to Tokyo 2020 and Craig Gabriel on a thrilling week at the ATP Cup.

Courtside at the Crumbles 2. Izzy and RA squash the beef 3. Trell still in hot water 4. New NRL rules reward big nuts 5. Test Summer basically over 6. Professional Throwers League 7. Thick Ropes County season finale 8. Plumber appreciation 9. Baggy Green en route 10. Dribbler Dribbles

Isentia (ASX:ISD) is a leading integrated Media Intelligence and Insights business with operations in 11 markets. Isentia blends market-leading monitoring experience with analytics to help the world’s biggest brands uncover the whole picture – and act on it. Powered by cutting-edge technology and a team of world class experts, our mission is to help businesses leap-forward where only genuine insight can take them. Khali discusses Isentia’s recent Leadership Index series entitled ‘Leading Though Crisis’ which sheds a light on how four renowned leaders - Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Rugby Australia’s CEO Raelene Castle, Boeing CEO, Dennis Muilenburg and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - have navigated some of the world’s most turbulent crises of 2019, revealing their strengths and weaknesses and what business leaders can learn from them.

The modern wedding 2. Making the nation wet again 3. Black & Gold prices 4. Selling the NRL dream 5. Congrats to the Crumbles 6. Dribbler Dribbles

CEO of Rugby Australia Raelene Castle explains to D'Arcy how they got their man Dave Rennie as head coach of the Wallabies.

A media monitoring company reckons leaders who are ‘out there' more in the media reap rewards when the news turns bad for them.  But would it be better for the rest of us if they stuck to their knitting instead of trying to manage the media? 

A media monitoring company reckons leaders who are ‘out there' more in the media reap rewards when the news turns bad for them.  But would it be better for the rest of us if they stuck to their knitting instead of trying to manage the media? 

Wayne Goldsmith (renowned coaching professional) joins Jason Pine on Radio Sport Mornings to talk about the news from now-former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika who admitted he did not have a good working relationship with Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle.Wayne talks about the importance of relationships between coaches, boards, and CEOs, with a look at the Wallabies given their poor performance at Rugby World Cup 2019.

Former Wallabies coach John Connolly has given an honest and brutal assesment of the Wallabies following a failed campaign at Rugby World Cup 2019.Connolly, who coached the side at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, talked to Radio Sport's Jason Pine about all the issues the game faces over the ditch - looking at Michael Cheika's resignation, Raelene Castle's tenure as CEO, the board of Rugby Australia, as well as the developmental pathways and talent identification.

Honesty and transparency 2. Post Mortem 3. Signs of Summer 4. Osmosis explained 5. Big Nelson gets suspended 6. Dribbler Dribbles

An honest insight into the life of the CEO of Rugby Union Australia Raelene Castle. Someone who has to make hundreds of choices a day - her 5 choices are just as are just as considered as her passion for sport. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ryan interviews Raelene Castle, CEO of Rugby Australia. Raelene shares her journey, where it began, and what she’s achieved along the way including becoming the first female CEO of a NRL club. Working in an industry heavily dominated by men, Raelene shares the many challenges and adversity she’s faced. Her story begins at early childhood to working with the likes of Xerox, Bank of New Zealand, and Telecom. She then transitioned from big corporates to sporting organisations, becoming CEO of Netball NZ, followed by a move to Australia with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and now CEO of Rugby Australia.

Wallabies scrum half Will Genia very openly offered his views around the Israel Folau saga engulfing Rugby Australia right now. Genia joins foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran, plus host Nick McArdle.Here are some of the show's details:-Sam, Christy and Nick open the show discussing Folau-Genia then joins on the phone (9:30)-The best Wallabies replacements for Folau (18:00)-Rebels look to rebound after 'embarrassing' Stormers loss (19:00)-Genia: 'I'm playing better than I ever have' (23:00)-Genia's contract negotiations (25:00)-Rebels vs. Tahs this week and the Folau effect (26:30)-Genia's thoughts on James Horwill announcing retirement (29:00)-Genia chat finishes and the guys reflect on his Folau thoughts (33:00)

Israel Folau has copped a barrage of criticism after the Wallabies star doubled down on his anti-gay stance with a controversial Instagram post last night.The 30-year-old was slammed for calling on "drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolaters" to repent for their sins or else "hell awaits" them.In a caption, Folau added: "Those that are living in Sin will end up in Hell unless you repent. Jesus Christ loves you and is giving you time to turn away from your sin and come to him."Wallabies players Samu Kerevi and Allan Alaalatoa have liked Folau's post.Folau has a history of making controversial, homophobic comments and his latest effort sparked a passionate backlash as Rugby Australia said its integrity unit will launch an investigation.Major Wallabies sponsor Qantas, who threatened to pull its sponsorship last year following a series of provocative posts from Folau, hit out over the Waratahs flyer's post."These comments are really disappointing and clearly don't reflect the spirit of inclusion and diversity that we support," a Qantas statement to AAP said."We are pleased to see Rugby Australia's condemnation of the comments and will await the outcome of their review."Former Wallaby Jeremy Paul understands Folau has certain beliefs, but can't comprehend why he feels the need to express them in this matter on social media."You can't bring the game into disrepute," Paul said on Fox Sports program Bill & Boz. "You can't … go out and do stupid things on social media."I just want to ask the question, what do you want to get out of it? We all know Israel, what his beliefs are and we all understand he's very religious but I just don't understand (why he needs to post this content)."What do you get out of it?"I know he's a lovely guy but I just ask the question why?"In a statement, Rugby Australia condemned Folau's latest comments as "unacceptable" and "disrespectful", saying the content of his Instagram post "does not represent the values of the sport and is disrespectful to members of the rugby community".Folau was widely criticised on social media for his 'disgraceful' comments.But there's more than just an argument about religion and lifestyle at stake with Folau's scandal. His Wallabies career is now uncertain just five months out from the Rugby World Cup.Folau had already tested the patience of RA boss Raelene Castle with a series of homophobic posts last year, most notably one that said "God's plan" for gay people was "HELL".The three-times John Eales medallist was warned but not sanctioned by Castle after defiantly threatening to walk away from the game if his strong Christian beliefs were compromised.It is barely two months since Folau signed a new multimillion-dollar contract extension to remain with the NSW Waratahs until the end of 2022. It was not specified if the deal with the Waratahs and Rugby Australia, which strongly promotes inclusion, has a clause restricting Folau from making provocative social media posts, but earlier this year the Sydney Morning Herald reported there were "beefed up social media protocols" Folau would need to adhere to.If he's found to have breached his contract, there's a chance Folau could be sacked.The latest episode in the saga is the last thing Wallabies coach Michael Cheika needs from his premier back in a World Cup year. Champion flanker David Pocock is already under a huge World Cup fitness cloud having played minimal Super Rugby this year as he battles a career-threatening neck injury.On top of that, having RA tear up Folau's contract five months out from the global showpiece and leaving the Wallabies with the grim prospect of being without their two best players in Japan would leave Cheika's plans in tatters.But that's now a real possibility after the Wallabies' biggest sponsors, Qantas and Asics, threatened to walk away last year before Folau was first hauled over the coals. 

So, it’s about time that more of us put our big girl and boy pants on got over ourselves.The offence taking industry is in full swingIsrael Falau.  Who cares what a boofhead rugby player thinks will happen to gays?Raelene Castle did, and I suppose that’s her right.  But it’s not her right to try and force Israel to change his worldview.Alan Jones has come out today and talked about freedom of speech being under threat and he’s not wrong.  But then again, in the same article he gets all upset because Qantas is threatening to pull its sponsorship.  Grow up Alan, it’s their money that can do what they want.  You can’t protect Folau’s freedom then attack Qantas’sThen there was gold medal winner Sam Gaze who took offence that silver medal-winning mate Anton Cooper didn’t wait for him to pump his tyre up. I thought it was hilarious, not offensive, and I understood that a hyped up man boy at the end of the race was letting his adrenaline get to him. But the world piled in and called him our most ungracious winner ever.  Sam then apologised. The only one who came out of the whole thing well was Anton Cooper who was grown up enough to stay schtum.And finally, Taika Waititi calling New Zealand racist as.  Well. of course we are.  I’ve lived all over the world and every community I’ve ever lived in has a little bit of racism in it. But Mark Richardson and Duncan Garner took offence.  Then their broadcasting bosses took offence and ordered them to stop talking about it. Again it was only Amanda Gillies who just rolled her eyes at the whole thing that got it right.I’ve said it many times before.  The people who take offence at people who are offended are just as offensive as the offended in the first place.It’s like we’ve all become snowflakes - all of us, lefties, righties, liberals, conservatives! And if there’s one thing worse than an offended liberal snowflake it’s an outraged conservative snowflake who gets their knickers in a knot over freedom of speech.Because what their really saying is - I'm free to speak, but I really wish you weren't.  

What now for Wallabies star Israel Folau?Folau's post on social media, where he said 'gays should go to hell', caused outrage around the rugby world and was criticised by such figures as openly gay referee Nigel Owens, one of the top-ranked whistle-blowers in the game.He has also got sponsors offside and put major backer Qantas – a vocal proponent of same-sex marriage - in a difficult position.READ MORE: Nigel Owens on Folau - Being gay is not a choiceThe ARU has not punished for the fullback for his comments with new boss Raelene Castle saying, "He wants to see everyone live in a positive world but needs to make sure he's respectful."Australian Radio Network Sports Director Jim Dolan told the Radio Sport Breakfast that Folau's standing in Australian rugby - he is their biggest drawcard and is off contract at the end of the year - complicated matters for the ARU.LISTEN ABOVE AS JIM DOLAN SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST 

What now for Wallabies star Israel Folau?Folau's post on social media, where he said 'gays should go to hell', caused outrage around the rugby world and was criticised by such figures as openly gay referee Nigel Owens, one of the top-ranked whistle-blowers in the game.He has also got sponsors offside and put major backer Qantas – a vocal proponent of same-sex marriage - in a difficult position.READ MORE: Nigel Owens on Folau - Being gay is not a choiceThe ARU has not punished for the fullback for his comments with new boss Raelene Castle saying, "He wants to see everyone live in a positive world but needs to make sure he's respectful."Australian Radio Network Sports Director Jim Dolan told the Radio Sport Breakfast that Folau's standing in Australian rugby - he is their biggest drawcard and is off contract at the end of the year - complicated matters for the ARU.LISTEN ABOVE AS JIM DOLAN SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST 

Raelene Castle's taken on the role of CEO at a tough time. How will she bring the sport back to the level it used to be, and bring unity to the game?

Raelene Castle is the first woman to take on the role. 

This week - a heart scare reduces rising shot put star Jacko Gill to fishing and gardening. The Black Ferns run rings around the All Blacks at the rugby awards, Raelene Castle scales the heights of Australian Rugby, Ross Taylor reflects on his latest cricketing milestone and butterflies and rowing remembers the late Simon Dickie who was the driving force behind the Olympic gold medal won by the New Zealand eight in Munich in 1972.

This week - a heart scare reduces rising shot put star Jacko Gill to fishing and gardening. The Black Ferns run rings around the All Blacks at the rugby awards, Raelene Castle scales the heights of Australian Rugby, Ross Taylor reflects on his latest cricketing milestone and butterflies and rowing remembers the late Simon Dickie who was the driving force behind the Olympic gold medal won by the New Zealand eight in Munich in 1972.

New Zealander Raelene Castle has been confirmed as Rugby Australia's new boss in another piece of sports administration history.The former Canterbury NRL chief executive, and head of Netball New Zealand, will be the first woman to head any of the national governing bodies of the four major football codes in Australia.She succeeds Bill Pulver, taking up the post on January 15.Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne declared her the stand-out applicant among more than 200 candidates.Raelene spoke with D'Arcy about the new job.LISTEN ABOVE AS RAELENE CASTLE SPEAKS WITH D'ARCY

New Zealander Raelene Castle has been confirmed as Rugby Australia's new boss in another piece of sports administration history.The former Canterbury NRL chief executive, and head of Netball New Zealand, will be the first woman to head any of the national governing bodies of the four major football codes in Australia.She succeeds Bill Pulver, taking up the post on January 15.Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne declared her the stand-out applicant among more than 200 candidates.Raelene spoke with D'Arcy about the new job.LISTEN ABOVE AS RAELENE CASTLE SPEAKS WITH D'ARCY

Rugby writer Sam Worthington breaks down the appointment of Raelene Castle as Rugby Australia's new CEO, plus Fox Footy journalist Sarah Olle explains the possibility of the AFL introducing the 'last disposal out-of-bounds' rule. Host: Phil Prior

Canterbury-Bankstown rugby league club CEO Raelene Castle spoke to Shannon and Fiona during the season about what she does to unwind and switch off from her hectic schedule, her super talented sporting family - including herself - and how she came full circle when she took over the top job at the Bulldogs. She dabbled in the corporate world, but sport is where she feels most at home… and watch out, she could shark you at a pub or club.

This week Ladies who League celebrates Women in League Round.  Each day this week we will feature an interview with a different woman in league.  Today we chat with Raelene Castle, CEO of the Canterbury Bulldogs about her role at the Bulldogs, her relationship with the players and coaching staff, how we can get more women involved in our game and about the importance of Women in League Round.

In this week's edition of Extra Time - it's from the the netball court to the dog house for Netball New Zealand boss Raelene Castle. The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will name his first squad of the season this weekend and we hear from one of the nervous hopefuls, Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush. The New Zealand football board member Paula Kearns defends FIFA boss Sepp Blatter saying 'he's nice not sexist'. The Warriors season is on the up, they've had a win and we talk to prop Jacob Lilyman who's about to reach a major milestone. While New Zealand's mens and women's hockey teams head to the Netherlands for the World Hockey League.

In this week's edition of Extra Time - it's from the the netball court to the dog house for Netball New Zealand boss Raelene Castle. The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will name his first squad of the season this weekend and we hear from one of the nervous hopefuls, Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush. The New Zealand football board member Paula Kearns defends FIFA boss Sepp Blatter saying 'he's nice not sexist'. The Warriors season is on the up, they've had a win and we talk to prop Jacob Lilyman who's about to reach a major milestone. While New Zealand's mens and women's hockey teams head to the Netherlands for the World Hockey League.