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World Rugby elects Brett Robinson as chair, plus more
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Robinson to be landmark World Rugby chair
Brett Robinson will become the first World Rugby chair from the southern hemisphere after winning the election to succeed England's Bill Beaumont.
Brett Robinson: Pioneering Leadership at World Rugby's Helm
Australian Brett Robinson was elected chairman of World Rugby, overtaking former France captain Abdelatif Benazzi. With a focus on financial sustainability, player safety, and law refinements, Robinson aims to revitalize rugby.
Australian Brett Robinson voted in as first non-European chairman of World Rugby
Brett Robinson, a former Australia back-row forward, has been elected as the first non-European chairman of World Rugby, the sport's global governing body. The 54-year-old Robinson beat Abdelatif Benazzi and Andrea Rinaldo in the voting for the most powerful position in rugby on Thursday and will succeed Bill Beaumont in the role.
Brett Robinson, once a Wallaby, is now at rugby's helm
Former Wallaby Brett Robinson has been elected as the chair of World Rugby, the first official from the Southern Hemisphere to take the reins of the sport.
Australian Robinson edges Benazzi to head World Rugby
Australia's Brett Robinson became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere after edging French rival Abdelatif Benazzi in a vote on Thursday. Robinson obtained 27 votes with Benazzi receiving 25 in the second round of World Rugby Council voting.
World Rugby postpones decision on future of 20-minute red cards
World Rugby has postponed a decision on the future of 20-minute red cards which are being trialled in the ongoing autumn ...
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MORE law amendments get World Rugby global trial go-ahead
A package of law trials aimed at enhancing fan and player experience will be adopted as a global trial across all ...
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World Rugby confirms four new law trails for 2025
A package of law trials aimed at enhancing fan and player experience will be adopted as a global trial across all ...
Benazzi, Robinson and Rinaldo vying for the most powerful position in world rugby
The most powerful position in rugby will be filled in the election for the next chairman of the sport’s global governing body ...
World Rugby reject two new laws with maul protected
World Rugby Council members have rejected two proposed law trials at the latest council meeting in Dublin. Proposals for a ...
New global rugby union franchise competition in early stage of development
A rugby union league that would travel the world, akin to Formula 1, is being mooted and could feature more than 200 players, ...
'Proud' New World Rugby Chief Robinson Vows To Unify The Sport
Australia's Brett Robinson said it was a "proud moment" for him after he became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere on Thursday and vowed to unify all the different factions ...
Rugby Union could change forever with ‘breakaway league to be played in F1-style festivals across the world’
RUGBY UNION could be set to for an unprecedented change amid plans for a “Formula 1 style” breakaway league, according to reports. Talks are understood to be at an “advanced ...
Rugby’s rebel league: How would it work and will players face international exile?
Plans for a breakaway global rugby league featuring the top 200 players in the world playing for eight franchise clubs at “Formula One style” festivals across major cities are said to be in advanced ...
Popham Hopes New World Rugby Chairman Heralds New Dawn In Concussion Issue
Former Wales flanker Alix Popham has told AFP he hopes the new chairman of World Rugby will push for the changes required to ...