Peter Horne is Director of High Performance for Rugby Australia since December 2023, Horne oversees the strategic development of the Wallabies, Wallaroos, sevens teams, and Super Rugby franchises, aiming to rebuild Australian rugby following its challenges post-2023 Rugby World Cup.
Transitioning to coaching, Horne served as assistant coach for the Ayrshire Bulls in 2021 before becoming head coach in 2022, guiding the team to third place in the FOSROC Super6 Sprint Series. He joined Glasgow Warriors as skills coach prior to taking up a role with the Scotland national team in January 2023 as attack coach, contributing to preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. In his current position with Rugby Australia, Horne has been instrumental in appointing Joe Schmidt as Wallabies head coach and implementing “The HP Playbook” to align high-performance standards across programs, leading to improved results such as victories over England and Wales in 2024. His leadership focuses on sustainable success, targeting key events including the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour and the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup.
