Coaching career
Michael then returned to the Sydney University Football Club in November 2018, as Director of Rugby.
During his time he held additional coaching positions as U20s Head Coach, 1st Team Head Coach and Head of High Performance.
In Spring 2021 he was appointed Head Coach of Major League Rugby expansion team, the Dallas Jackals. Hodge began the role remotely from Australia, but was ultimately unable to enter the U.S. in time for the beginning of the season due to COVID-19-related visa processing delays.
Without a qualified professional coach, the franchise did not win a game their first season in the league.
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