Interim ACT Brumbies chief executive Phil Thomson to leave rugby after more than 20 years
Phil Thomson, the man who stabilised the ACT Brumbies at one of their lowest points, is preparing to end his time in rugby after dedicating the past 24 years to the game.
Interim Brumbies leader Thomson will finish his job in Canberra on December 23 after successfully easing tension in the rugby community following a turbulent period.
Phil Thomson.Credit:Karleen Minney
Thomson was set to return to his role at the ARU as its integrity manager, but will leave that post on December 31.
Former AFP detective Thomson has been involved at all levels of the game, including representing the ACT and being the Brumbies' inaugural team manager and Wallabies manager.
However, he is taking time away from the game to test new waters after stepping into the Brumbies chief executive role after the drama engulfed the club.