BuzzFeed - CEO of the National Rugby League Dave Smith has quit after a three year stint filled with controversy. Quinn Rooney / Getty Images The Daily Telegraph reports that NRL Chairman John Grant will take over as interim CEO while the organisation looks for a replacement. Much was made of Smith's appointment in 2013 when he replaced now-Football Federation Australia CEO David Gallop. Previously a senior banker, many questioned Smith's knowledge of the game having no background in rugby league. At a press conference held Tuesday morning, Smith said the time was right for him to move on. "Rugby League has just finished another unbelievable year... Signing the biggest TV deal in NRL history, one of the greatest NRL Grand Finals in NRL History, and increasing club memberships." "We have the right people with the right skills doing the right jobs. We are now financially robust." "We are committed to connecting our fans closer to their teams." "When I first came on boa
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