Beaumont Elected As World Rugby Chairman
Bill Beaumont has been elected chairman of World Rugby, rugby union’s international governing body.
The former England captain is currently chairman of Six Nations Rugby and England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) and was the unanimous choice of the World Rugby board.
The 64-year-old will take up the role on 1st July, replacing Bernard Lapassett who chose not to stand for re-election and will now be co-chairman of the Paris 2024 bid for the Olympic Games.
Agustin Pichot was also elected vice chairman of World Rugby, becoming the first Argentinian to hold the post.
Beaumont said: “I am honoured to accept the mandate of council to serve as World Rugby chairman at what is an exciting and pivotal time for the sport. Rugby has experienced significant and rapid growth, which is a credit to Bernard Lapasset and his leadership over the past eight years.
“The sport is in excellent health and over the next four years there will be many great opportunities to further develop and grow the game. However, we cannot be complacent. The game still faces challenges and my manifesto outlines the five priorities focused on addressing these. These priorities are continuing to protect players, preserving integrity, enhancing global competition, optimising partnerships and empowering and strengthening unions.”
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