{"id":431751,"date":"2024-11-17T22:33:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T23:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=431751"},"modified":"2024-11-18T02:10:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T02:10:43","slug":"time-for-change-nsw-on-the-hunt-for-another-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=431751","title":{"rendered":"&#039;Time for change&#039;: NSW on the hunt for another coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nine.com.au\/sport\/nrl\/womens-state-of-origin-2024-game-three-kylie-hilder-comments-appeal-for-80-minute-halves-20240626-p5jp25.html\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"K\ufeffylie Hilder\">K\ufeffylie Hilder<\/a> has stepped down from her role as NSW women&#x27;s coach after four years in charge at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nine.com.au\/sport\/nrl\/state-of-origin\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"State of Origin\">State of Origin<\/a> level.<\/p>\n<p>Since taking over the position in 2021, Hilder had overseen a major growth in the women&#x27;s game and led the Sky Blues to a series win in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>However, after two-straight defeats at the hands of Queensland, the coach admitted it was time to move in a new direction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nine.com.au\/sport\/nrl\/state-of-origin-2025-fixtures-schedule-revealed-mens-womens-nsw-blues-queensland-maroons-perth-optus-stadium-20241118-p5krd6.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NSW given slight edge as Origin fixtures revealed<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nine.com.au\/sport\/combat-sports\/boxing-news-2024-jeff-fenech-reaction-mike-tyson-return-fight-loss-against-jake-paul-interview-20241118-p5kre2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><strong>Why boxing great was &#x27;embarrassed&#x27; after Tyson return<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nine.com.au\/sport\/rugby\/wallabies-vs-wales-2024-result-scores-highlights-news-australia-match-report-video-20241117-p5krcw.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Wallabies torch Wales to keep Grand Slam bid alive<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ufeff&quot;I felt it was time for a change for the team, but I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and privilege of coaching the NSW women&#x27;s Origin team,&quot; Hilder said.<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"3bed9f00-5ca5-4370-930f-4a4dddc76ec1\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/3bed9f00-5ca5-4370-930f-4a4dddc76ec1\" alt=\"Blues coach Kylie Hilder speaks to media.\" data-width=\"3211\" data-height=\"1806\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&quot;I take a lot of pride in the contribution I have been able to make in that short time.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;To see women&#x27;s Origin grow from one game when I started coaching to a three-game series this year is a monumental achievement for the game and speaks volumes about the incredible talent pool in the women&#x27;s ranks.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;It also says a lot about the work that is being done at NSWRL in our pathways programs to develop genuine player depth at all levels, preparing them for NRLW and Origin.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>The 48-year-old is a true pioneer of women&#x27;s rugby league, representing both NSW and Australia during her playing career before moving into coaching.<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"5a085cd6-b454-4f78-b4f0-59040359a7e0\" src=\"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5a085cd6-b454-4f78-b4f0-59040359a7e0\" alt=\"NSW Sky Blues, Isabelle Kelly, Kezie Apps, coach Kylie Hilder. NRLW. State of Origin 2024.\" data-width=\"1024\" data-height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>NSWRL chief executive Dave Trodden paid tribute to the departing coach.<\/p>\n<p>\ufeff&quot;History will recognise the pivotal contribution which Kylie has made to our game as a player, coach and pathways administrator at one of the most important times in the development of the women&#x27;s game,&quot; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Our organisation owes her a great debt and her contribution will continue to deliver benefits to the game in her role as female pathways manager.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Expressions of interest are now open for women&#x27;s coaching position, with the men&#x27;s spot also up for grabs heading into next year&#x27;s series following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nine.com.au\/person\/michael-maguire-262i\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Michael Maguire\">Michael Maguire<\/a>&#x27;s exit. \ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>K\ufeffylie Hilder has stepped down from her role as NSW women&#x27;s coach after four years in charge at State of Origin level. 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