New chairman Robinson impatient for change at World Rugby
1 day ago · Robinson, who was on the Rugby Australia board for nine years and has served a similar spell on World Rugby's executive board, stood as the candidate of innovation and was a strong advocate of the ...
Brett Robinson elected as World Rugby Chair
1 day ago · Dr. Brett Robinson (Australia) has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland. At 54, Robinson becomes the first elected Chair from the southern hemisphere. He was chosen over fellow candidates Abdelatif Benazzi (France) and Andrea Rinaldo (Italy), by ...
World Rugby election: Brett Robinson becomes chair - BBC
1 day ago · Ex-Wallabies flanker Robinson shaded a final-round run-off vote among World Rugby's Council by 27 votes to 25, after Italy's Andrea Rinaldo had been eliminated earlier in the election.
Robinson puts games' finances top of agenda as new World Rugby …
1 day ago · Robinson, who becomes the first permanent chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere, was chosen over Moroccan-born Benazzi by 27 votes to 25. Italian Andrea Rinaldo was eliminated after ...
Former Wallaby wins race to become most powerful man in world rugby
1 day ago · New World Rugby chair Brett Robinson in Dublin. Credit: World Rugby. Having Robinson in the top job is welcome news for Australian rugby, with RA and World Rugby co-hosting the 2027 and 2029 Rugby ...
Australian Brett Robinson voted in as first non-European …
1 day ago · DUBLIN (AP) — 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 ...
Australia’s Brett Robinson elected chairman of World Rugby
1 day ago · Robinson, who was nominated by Australia and seconded by England, was elected after the 52 members of the World Rugby Council cast their votes. He was one vote ahead of Benazzi after the first ...
Australia's Brett Robinson elected new chairman of World Rugby
1 day ago · Robinson succeeds Sir Bill Beaumont, who concluded his maximum eight-year term marked by historic reforms in governance, international scheduling, and Rugby World Cup expansion for both men’s and women’s tournaments. Beaumont also introduced a modernized hosting model focused on growth, navigated the sport through the global pandemic, and strengthened ties with professional leagues and ...
Dr Brett Robinson elected World Rugby chair
19 hours ago · Robinson, 54, is the first candidate from the Southern Hemisphere to ascend to the position of World Rugby chair following a vote of the 52-member council in Dublin overnight.
Benazzi, Robinson and Rinaldo vying for the ... - Associated Press News
1 day ago · The most powerful position in rugby will be filled when the next chairman of the sport’s global governing body is elected in Dublin on Thursday. Former France No. 8 Abdelatif Benazzi, former Australia flanker Brett Robinson and former Italy lock Andrea Rinaldo are the three candidates to succeed Bill Beaumont, who is stepping down after eight ...
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