Australian rugby boss John O'Neill has signed a new contract extension with the ARU that will keep him in the job until the end of 2013.
O'Neill, who was previously in the job from 1995 until 2003, returned to the Australian Rugby Union on a five-year deal in June 2007 and is as keen as ever to deliver.
"We have mapped out the pathway, the strategic vision is there, we are making progress and I would like to continue delivering on our plans to reinvigorate Australian Rugby," O'Neill said.
"There have been a number of challenges to confront since I returned in mid 2007.
"However, I'm convinced we're on the right track, and I'm confident about the future on and off the field over the next period of time when continuity, leadership and stability will be enormously important.
"There is a lot to look forward to in coming years, including a return to traditional inbound tours with midweek matches from next year, the Lions visit in 2013, and the continuing emergence of Sevens now that it has reclaimed its place in the Olympic family from 2016."
ARU Chairman Peter McGrath added in a statement: "John is a great sports administrator with a proven track record. It's as simple as that in terms of asking him to stay beyond his existing agreement which ran through to the middle of next year.
"He's the best man for the job as ARU looks to take advantage of some wonderful opportunities, including the British and Irish Lions tour here in 2013."
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