Overview
- The Waratahs confirmed late June that Dan McKellar has left with immediate effect and the club has publicly thanked him for his work over two seasons.
- The board accepted McKellar’s resignation despite him having one year remaining on his contract.
- Under McKellar the Waratahs finished eighth in Super Rugby Pacific for a second straight year, missing the competition’s six‑team finals and winning 11 games across his two seasons.
- The coaching group has already been changed, with attack coach Mike Catt reported to have been let go and defence coach Locky McCaffrey appointed to lead the team on an interim basis for the upcoming Super Rugby AU competition.
- The club will pursue a more experienced permanent head coach for 2027 as it responds to the review findings and prepares for the near‑term challenge of Super Rugby AU in September.