Australian Rugby Union boss Bill Pulver resigns

Australian Rugby Union chief Bill Pulver will step down from his role once a replacement is found.

"I have made the decision to step down as CEO once the board finds someone to replace the position," Pulver said.

"It's been a tough year for rugby and it's a good time for a renewed leadership, a clean state, a new generation of rugby.

"Sport is a difficult business and we have had a difficult year and this means it is the right time for me to step down and create renewal."

The ARU won its arbitration hearing against RugbyWA, but the Force said they would appeal to the Supreme Court.

Pulver said he would remain in his position until a replacement could be found.