Melbourne, May 6 (IANS): Rugby Australia (RA) director Peter Wiggs has stepped down from the post after less than six weeks in the role.

Wiggs, who had been widely expected to take over as Rugby Australia chairman by the mid-point of 2020, tendered his resignation on Wednesday after a turbulent two days within the administration, reports rugby.com.au.

Wiggs, the Supercars chairman and founder of Archer Capital, had joined the board at the March 30 Annual General Meeting.

Current executive chair Paul McLean confirmed Wiggs' departure in an official statement. "Peter has decided to step down from the board and I understand his reasons," he said.

"He has undertaken some very important work and has made a valuable contribution to the organisation, in a very short time, and we are thankful for his contribution.

"The immediate priority of the board is to install a replacement for Peter, and an interim Chief Executive. I will provide an update on those matters at the appropriate time," he added.

Rubgy Australia is currently battling a financial crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has brought the entire sporting calendar to a grinding halt.