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.
New Zealand back Australian Robinson as World Rugby chief
New Zealand Rugby on Tuesday gave their backing to Australian Brett Robinson in his bid to succeed Bill Beaumont as chairman of global governing body World Rugby in next month's election.
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.
El Australiano Brett Robinson, Nuevo Presidente De World Rugby
El exrugbier internacional australiano Brett Robinson, reconvertido después de su etapa de jugador en empresario, fue el vencedor este jueves en la votación por la presidencia de la Federación Internacional de Rugby (World Rugby),
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Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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'Rugby will die without new plan' - World Rugby candidate Benazzi
Former France international Abdelatif Benazzi says rugby union faces an existential crisis if it fails to find new markets and bring more cash into the game. The 56-year-old is running to lead ...
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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 ...
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Rugby-New Zealand back Australian Robinson as World Rugby chief
Former Wallaby Robinson, who was nominated by Australia and seconded by England, is going up against former France captain Abdelatif Benazzi and Italian academic Andrea Rinaldo at a World Rugby ...
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The Aussie who beat Benazzi to World Rugby's top job on slimmest of margins
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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 ...