New World Rugby chair Brett Robinson

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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 ...