Hong Kong rugby boss McRobbie to stand down, says time has come to ‘explore other opportunities’
- McRobbie says he will step down by the middle of 2024, before events move to new stadium in Kai Tak
- ‘It has been an honour and privilege to have been able to work in a sport I love and with people who are committed and passionate about sport,’ he says
Hong Kong rugby boss Robbie McRobbie has said he will stand down after next year’s sevens, the last one before the event moves to the new stadium in Kai Tak.
The Hong Kong China Rugby CEO told the governing body’s board on Tuesday that he would leave by the middle of 2024.
After initially joining as community rugby manager in 2003 and serving as CEO from 2017, McRobbie said the time had come to “explore other opportunities in Hong Kong”.
“I have thought about this for some time and believe that it is time to hand over the reins to a new CEO who may bring in new ideas and approaches for the move to Kai Tak Sports Park and the development of rugby in Hong Kong, including our famous Hong Kong Sevens,” McRobbie said.
“It has been an honour and privilege to have been able to work in a sport I love and with people who are committed and passionate about sport and its potential as a driving force for good in society.
“While we have endured some tough times in recent years because of Covid, I can honestly say that I could not have asked for a more fulfilling and enjoyable career over the past 20 years. I will forever be thankful that I have been able to combine my love of rugby with earning a living while also having a lot of fun along the way.”