World Rugby, Brett Robinson

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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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'Proud' new World Rugby chief Robinson vows to unify sports
Australia's Brett Robinson said it was a "proud moment" for him after he became the first chairman of World Rugby from the ...
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The Aussie who beat Benazzi to World Rugby's top job on slimmest of margins
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