Peggy O’Neal will remain as president of the Tigers for another three years beyond this season despite a new rule limiting presidents to two-term maximums. 

O’Neal has been asked by the board to remain as president for a third term regardless of the recent amendment. 

Going again: Richmond president Peggy O'Neal.  Credit:Pat Scala

As O’Neal had been president for a term prior to the rule change the board took the view that the change only applied from the date of the change onwards.  Hence O’Neal had only served one term under the new rules and so was clear to remain in the chair.  She has agreed to do so. 

“I had not thought about it [staying on for another term] much because I knew I had another year to go so it had not really crossed my mind but at the end of last year Rob Dalton was leaving as vice-president and he asked, 'Do you have another term?’ ”  O’Neal said.