New World Rugby chair Brett Robinson

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.
Who is Brett Robinson? World Rugby's new boss with issues to fix
Australian Brett Robinson has been elected as the new chairman of World Rugby. But what does it mean for the sport, and what changes can be expected?
Robinson elected chairman of World Rugby
Australian Brett Robinson was elected chairman of World Rugby on Thursday following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin.
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 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.
'Purpose is to grow game globally' says new World Rugby chair Brett Robinson
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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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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South African World Cup winner on Ireland's weakness on big occasions
Ireland have consistently held their own against the world's best sides in recent years and sat on top of the world rankings ...
Beach renamed in preparation for Rugby World Cup
Brighton beach has been renamed in preparation for next year's Women's Rugby World Cup. The beach has been named Brighton ...
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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 ...
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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 ...