Ralph Rimmer
Ralph Rimmer is a rugby league administrator who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Rugby Football League. He was appointed the full-time chief executive after a period of being the interim CEO. He held the post of Chief Operating Officer for the RFL before being appointed CEO. He was appointed to the role of COO in 2010.Administration
Rimmer was chief executive of Sheffield Eagles during the early days of the Super League. He enjoyed success with the club as they reached the Challenge Cup Final in 1998, however as financial pressures developed he then became one of the key players in the 1999 merger with Huddersfield Giants. He became chief executive of the new club and held that position until 2004, when he was succeeded by the incumbent, Richard Thewlis. From 2004 to 2010 he was the Managing Director of the Kirklees Stadium whilst also a member of the Board of Huddersfield Town AFC for that period and remaining a Director at Huddersfield Giants, after which he relinquished all positions to take up his role at the Rugby Football League.
Rimmer was manager of the Ireland rugby league team between 1997 and 2002, which included the 2000 World Cup campaign.
