New World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson faces a host of challenges but the matter of player welfare should be well within the scope of a man who once stated that people's well-being was a priority.

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,

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.

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.

Brett Robinson, the incoming World Rugby chairman, has declared that the financial sustainability of the game “is at crisis point” after winning Thursday’s election in Dublin, replacing the outgoing chair Bill Beaumont.

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?

SYDNEY - Australian Brett Robinson, who was elected chairman of World Rugby on Nov 14, stood on a platform of expansion and change for the game as it approaches the start of its fourth decade as a professional sport.

New World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson faces a host of challenges but the matter of player welfare should be well within the scope of a man who once stated that people's well-being was a priority. The 54-year-old Australian not only brings empathy but also a distinguished playing career,

World Rugby elected Brett Robinson of Australia as its new chair on Thursday, replacing the sport's previous chief, Bill Beaumont.

Australia's Dr Brett Robinson has been elected as the new chair of World Rugby, while former Ireland full-back Rob Kearney has been appointed to the executive board.