Robinson is the first permanent chairman of the global governing body from the southern hemisphere
Newly elected World Rugby chair Dr Brett Robinson holds a press conference at World Rugby House. Photograph: Charles McQuillan - World Rugby via Gettyon Thursday after he defeated Abdelatif Benazzi by two votes in the second round of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin.
“It is an immense privilege and honour to have been elected World Rugby Chair by my Council colleagues today,” Robinson said.Caelan Doris: Frustration from All Blacks defeat fueling excitement for Argentina clash The new chairman has promised the progressive evolution of global growth strategy, deepened collaboration across the game and continued prioritisation of player welfare.
He is a former Australia international, earning 16 caps for the Wallabies playing as flanker, making his debut one year after rugby turned professional in 1995, although his career was hampered by his medical studies.
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