Rugby Australia chief executive officer Raelene Castle has resigned on Thursday evening in the latest twist in one the code’s most dramatic weeks.

Castle pulled the pin on her tenure, which started back in late 2017, shortly after ten former Wallabies’ captains called for a change of leadership.

A tumultuous final year in charge included the sacking of superstar Israel Folau, significant pay cuts for players and staff as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and protracted negotiations for a new broadcasting deal.