Old Ignatian Lachie McCaffrey (OR2007) continues to make his mark on Australian rugby, with the former Riverview 1st XV player re-appointed Head Coach of the NSW Waratahs for the 2026 Super Rugby AUS competition.

McCaffrey returns to the role after guiding the Waratahs to the inaugural Super Rugby AUS championship in 2025, defeating the Western Force 33–26 in the Grand Final in Perth. It represents another significant milestone in an impressive rugby journey for the 36-year-old, who progressed from Riverview to a professional playing career spanning Australia and England. A versatile back-rower, McCaffrey represented the NSW Waratahs, Western Force and ACT Brumbies, as well as London Welsh and Leicester Tigers in England. He also represented Australia at Under-20 level. 

Following his playing career, McCaffrey moved into coaching and has spent the past two Super Rugby Pacific seasons as the Waratahs' defence coach. The Waratahs begin their Super Rugby AUS campaign against the ACT Brumbies on Sunday 13 September, as McCaffrey looks to lead NSW to back-to-back titles. 

It is another outstanding achievement for an Old Ignatian at the highest levels of Australian rugby and one the Riverview community will follow with considerable pride. 

Congratulations Lachie, and best of luck for the 2026 campaign.