Reds re-appoint Graham
Graham cracked the nod for the role despite back-to-back dismal performances from the Brisbane-based outfit.
The Reds have finished a lowly 13th out of 15 teams in Super Rugby during both years that Graham has been at the helm (2014 and 2015).
In 2011 the Reds were Super Rugby champions and they came third in 2012 and fifth in 2013.
Graham would now report to a general manager of the high performance programme, former Wallabies centre Daniel Herbert, the Queensland Rugby Union said in a statement.
"We fully understand that the results of the Reds over the last two seasons have been unacceptable, however we feel strongly that Richard is the right man to lead us into the 2016 season under this new structure," QRU chairman Rod McCall said.
McCall also said that the coaching review panel considered over 20 applications from the local and international Rugby markets, and Graham explained that there would be no excuses for failure this time.
"I am humbled by the opportunity to coach this team again in 2016. As a squad we will not tolerate any excuses that compromise our preparations or performance in order to achieve success in 2016," said Graham.
Graham will also be the Reds defence coach in 2016 and the QRU will finalise its search for an attack coach in advance of the 2016 Super Rugby season.
Graham, who will work alongside former All Blacks' lock Brad Thorn and Nick Stiles next season, will need to replace Will Genia, lock James Horwill and loose forward Adam Thompson while Quade Cooper's future is very much up in the air.
