Please say the noise your hearing isnt that Richard is staying Sully?
FWIW, at a recent QLD rugby function with numerous sources, some very credible, there were strong rumours that RG would be re-appointed, apparently some such rumours coming from named players' managers.
I think all this just points to what we do know: at least some powerful QRU board members still have much affection for RG, think he's a very good Reds coach, think the problems of two appalling seasons aren't really down to his capabilities but lie with other factors, and thus accept no blame for his hiring, and want with a passion to retain him.
If this wasn't the case and that RG's existing contract ends August 31, and given massive negative fan feedback to the QRU re RG, the QRU would surely have announced RG's non-re-signing by now, new coach or no new coach.
I think there could well be a major split on the QRU board re the entire RG matter, and it may be that it is not resolved as yet and is proving difficult to resolve.