Shane Richardson (rugby league)

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Shane Richardson is the CEO of the Australian National Rugby League team, the Wests Tigers. Richardson was previously the general manager at South Sydney Rabbitohs. He rejoined the club in 2016 from the NRL, where he had served as the head of game strategy and development.

Richardson had previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the South Sydney club from July 2004 until March 2015, with his administration culminating in the Rabbitohs’ 21st premiership in 2014. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Richardson attended Corinda State High School, Queensland. Richardson was featured on Brisbane Tigers podcast show called League & More with John Devine, featured prominently on the Brisbane Firehawks NRL expansion bid, it is on TigerTV website.

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References

  1. "St Helens v South Sydney Rabbitohs - World Club Series Photos and Images - Getty Images".
  2. "Richo quits Bunnies for NRL gig". 21 January 2015.
  3. "Rabbitohs CEO Shane Richardson set to confirm departure from club".
  4. "Rabbitohs CEO exits Souths, joins NRL".
  5. "Richardson took Souths from back-to-back spoons to a title. If anyone can save the Tigers he can". www.foxsports.com.au.
Preceded by
Ron Willey
1983–2004
South Sydney Rabbitohs
CEO

2004–2015
Succeeded by
John Lee
2015–2016