Darren Coleman has paid the price for the Waratahs' dismal 2024 campaign. -AAP Image
Coach Darren Coleman has been sacked by the NSW Waratahs but he will see out the Super Rugby Pacific season.
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With just two wins from 12 matches and sitting in the wooden-spoon position, the Waratahs announced Coleman's third season at the helm would be his last.
He will coach the remaining two rounds against Moana Pasifika in Auckland and the Queensland Reds at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.Coleman took the Waratahs to the quarter-finals in 2022 and 2023 but the injury-ravaged side has struggled badly this season.
A number of players have already announced their departure at the end of the current campaign.
Waratahs boss Paul Doorn acknowledged Coleman's contribution to the club in a statement."During his tenure, Darren has brought a deep connection to rugby in NSW, especially the Shute Shield, a passion for the game, and dedication to the team," Doorn said."His leadership of the program has always been very authentic, and he has built genuine connections with staff, players and Waratah fans. "His instillment of 'Tah Tough' to the team's on-field performances has been commendable, fostering a culture of teamwork and hard grind."The decision not to extend Darren's contract was made after careful consideration and evaluation of the high-performance function, the team's performance, and the future objectives of our organisation."
The club said they had started the process to find Coleman's replacement.
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