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.
Robinson puts games' finances top of agenda as new World Rugby chief
DUBLIN - Australian Brett Robinson was elected chairman of World Rugby on Thursday and put financial sustainability of the game top of his agenda after narrowly defeating former France captain Abdelatif Benazzi to lead the global governing body.
'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.
Brett Robinson: Southern Hemisphere's First World Rugby Chairman
Australian Brett Robinson has been elected as the first permanent chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere, succeeding Bill Beaumont. He emerged victorious over Abdelatif Benazzi with a narrow margin.
Australia’s Brett Robinson elected chairman of World Rugby
Australian Brett Robinson was elected chairman of World Rugby on Thursday after he defeated Abdelatif Benazzi by two votes in the second round of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin.
Former Wallaby Brett Robinson becomes most powerful man in world rugby
Brett Robinson became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere after edging French rival Abdelatif Benazzi in a vote on Thursday. The 54-year-old former Wallabies flanker succeeds England’s Bill Beaumont who steps down after eight years.
Australian Brett Robinson voted in as first non-European chairman of World Rugby
Brett Robinson, a former Australia back-row forward, was elected as the first non-European chairman of World Rugby, the sport's global governing body, on Thursday. The 54-year-old Robinson beat Abdelatif Benazzi and Andrea Rinaldo in the voting for the most powerful position in rugby and will succeed Bill Beaumont in the role.
Rugby-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.
Test rugby must get on the road – World Rugby candidate Robinson
Major Test nations need to play more matches overseas to help the game bring in more fans and money says World Rugby chair candidate Brett Robinson.
'Purpose is to grow game globally' says new World Rugby chair Brett Robinson
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Rugby-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. Robinson, 54, is the first permanent chairman of the global governing body from the southern hemisphere,
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Morocco's Abdelatif Benazzi falls short in World Rugby presidency bid
Former French international Abdelatif Benazzi, who was born in Morocco, narrowly missed becoming World Rugbys president after ...
Could an election revolutionise African rugby?
Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and ...
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‘The model is finished’ – Former France international Abdelatif Benazzi makes case for World Rugby chair
While most Irish eyes will be on events at the Aviva Stadium over the next few weeks, the battle for rugby’s future will be ...
More law trials introduced to speed up the game
Four law trials aimed at speeding up the game, reducing time-wasting and "enhancing the fan experience" will be introduced on ...
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Former Rugby Canada chair Sally Dennis elected to World Rugby executive board
DUBLIN — Former Rugby Canada chair Sally Dennis has been elected to World Rugby's executive board.
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The Aussie who beat Benazzi to World Rugby's top job on slimmest of margins
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Robinson edges Benazzi to succeed Beaumont as head of World Rugby
Australia's Brett Robinson became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere after edging French rival ...