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SportsPro · 30m

World Rugby elects Brett Robinson as chair, plus more

All of the week's Movers & Shakers in one place, including World Rugby electing Brett Robinson as its new chair.

The Telegraph on MSN · 19h

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. Two rounds of voting took place at World Rugby’s headquarters in Dublin,

BBC on MSN · 22h

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.

devdiscourse · 16h

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.

Houston Chronicle · 23h

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.

AAP on MSN · 13h

Brett Robinson, once a Wallaby, is now at rugby's helm

Former Wallaby Brett Robinson has been elected as the chair of World Rugby, the first official from the Southern Hemisphere to take the reins of the sport.

AFP on MSN · 21h

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.

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The South African on MSN · 1h

MORE law amendments get World Rugby global trial go-ahead

A package of law trials aimed at enhancing fan and player experience will be adopted as a global trial across all competitions from 2025.

The Telegraph on MSN · 20h

World Rugby reject two new laws with maul protected

World Rugby Council members have rejected two proposed law trials at the latest council meeting in Dublin. Proposals for a global trial to call a mark inside the 22-metre line from kick-offs, and to make teams play the ball after a maul has been stopped once,

Reuters on MSN · 23h

Rugby-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 a global trial across all competitions from Jan. 1 2025, World Rugby said on Thursday after its Council approved the changes.

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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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Rugby’s rebel league: How would it work and will players face international exile?

Telegraph Sport looks at plans for a global breakaway competition that would feature the top 200 players in the world ...

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'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 ...

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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 ...

Rugby Union could change forever with ‘breakaway league to be played in F1-style festivals across the world’

RUGBY UNION could be set to for an unprecedented change amid plans for a “Formula 1 style” breakaway league, according to reports. Talks are understood to be at an “advanced ...