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Brett Robinson elected as World Rugby’s first southern hemisphere chair
Brett Robinson has been elected as the new World Rugby chair by a narrow vote of 27 to 25 over Abdel Benazzi, replacing the outgoing chairman Bill Beaumont. Two rounds of voting took place at World Rugby’s headquarters in Dublin,
‘Proud’ new World Rugby chief Brett Robinson vows to unify the sport
DUBLIN – 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 Nov 14, and vowed to unify all the different factions. The 54-year-old former Wallabies flanker succeeds England’s Bill Beaumont, who steps down after eight years.
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.
New chairman Robinson impatient for change at World Rugby
Australian Brett Robinson, who was elected chairman of World Rugby on Thursday, stood on a platform of expansion and change for the game as it approaches the start of its fourth decade as a professional sport.
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.
Brett Robinson World Rugby Chair: Inside the Australian that became the most powerful man in Rugby
New World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson faces a host of challenges but the matter of player welfare should be well within the scope of a man who once stated that people's well-being was a priority. The 54-year-old Australian not only brings empathy but also a distinguished playing career,
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.
Ex-Wallaby Brett Robinson voted World Rugby chairman
Former Wallabies forward Brett Robinson has been elected as the chairman of World Rugby, the first non-European 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.

4 new rugby laws to be trialled worldwide

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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World Rugby to test four rugby union rule changes in 2025: 20-minute red cards in doubt, conversion time limit coming
World Rugby has introduced four new rules, including conversion time limit, to be tested in 2025, as it attempts to make ...
Rugby’s leading players ‘committed’ to IPL-style breakaway league
Plans for a breakaway global rugby league featuring the top 200 players in the world playing for eight franchise clubs at ...
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 ...
Former Wallaby wins race to become most powerful man in world rugby
Brumbies captain Brett Robinson has been voted in as the new chair of World Rugby; the first person from the Southern ...
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The Aussie who beat Benazzi to World Rugby's top job on slimmest of margins
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Test rugby must get on the road – World Rugby candidate Robinson
Rugby’s superpowers must play more matches in new regions for the good of the game overall, says prospective World ...
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The swing nations that could rock the World Rugby Council - and make or break Aussie's bid to become chair
It’s barely made a drop in the ocean in recent days given the Wallabies’ stunning upset win over England – but over the ...