Scotsman takes the helm at NZ Rugby League

Scottish-born Jim Doyle has been entrusted with the task of rebuilding New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) and keeping the Kiwi side on top of the world.
Doyle is excited about running the sport and rebuilding an administration which was slammed by New Zealand's Sport and Recreation agency SPARC in a review in March.
As Doyle explains, "I've been in New Zealand for 15 years and in that time, even from a spectator point of view, I've seen and heard a lot of the problems that NZRL has gone through."
The appointment of Doyle, 47, as Chief Executive was announced by NZRL Chairman Scott Carter, who stated "he's a strong and highly capable leader who is not afraid of making hard decisions. Jim has real strength of character and we consider he will cope extremely well with the challenges inherent in the NZRL chief executive's role."
Under Doyle's leadership, marine technology company Navman grew from a 30-person, $3 million company to a 700-strong, $450 million operator.
A season ticket-holder for the New Zealand Warriors side from their first season, Doyle has long harboured a desire to give back to New Zealand sport. And league needs a lot of help following the damning SPARC report that highlighted administrative failings at the NZRL.
Admitting that the "SPARC (report) was damning," said Doyle, adding "but at the same time there were a lot of recommendations of things that will create some sustainability in the sport. We have to make sure the administration is making more talented players come through so the Kiwis can stay top of the world."