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Bill Beaumont is a former England rugby union captain and current chairman of World Rugby. He won 34 caps for England, led the 1980 Grand Slam and British Lions tour, and received several honours for his achievements and charity work.
World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont reflects on the transformational decision to end amateurism in 1995 and the sport's phenomenal growth and development since then. He also highlights the challenges and opportunities for rugby's future, especially in the area of player welfare.
Watch World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont share his passion for the sport and its values at the grassroots level. Learn more about his background, achievements and vision for rugby in this video interview.
4 Jan 2024 · World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has expressed his gratitude and says that he is “honoured and humbled” after being awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby on the international stage in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours list.
2 Mei 2020 · The former England captain beat his vice-chairman Agustin Pichot in a close vote to stay at the helm of the global governing body for another four years. Beaumont faces the challenge of leading rugby through the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuring player welfare and financial sustainability.
1 hari yang lalu · Learn about the life and career of Bill Beaumont, a former England captain and a great of the game. He led England to a Grand Slam in 1980, captained the British and Irish Lions, and became the chairman of World Rugby in 2016.
8 Apr 2024 · Sir Bill Beaumont admitted he “did not give it a second thought” when he was approached to fill the latest role in his long and illustrious rugby union career. Beaumont has achieved much in the game as a Grand Slam-winning England skipper and British and Irish Lions captain, who went on to serve as chair of the Rugby Football Union and World Rugby.
