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Sir William Blackledge Beaumont GBE DL (born 9 March 1952) is a former rugby union player, and was captain of the England rugby union team, earning 34 caps. His greatest moment as captain was the unexpected 1980 Grand Slam win.
Feb 13, 2009 · Bill Beaumont, 56, learned to play rugby at Ellesmere College in Shropshire. He joined the Fylde Rugby Club, as did his father and grandfather, and got his first international cap at 22,...
To mark the 25th anniversary of the game going professional, World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont reflects on that momentous decision in Paris, on 26 August, 1995, and outlines his hopes for the next 25 years.
May 2, 2020 · Sir Bill Beaumont has called on the game to become more united than ever and get working immediately to achieve sustainable growth in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic after being elected for a second term as World Rugby Chairman.
Jan 4, 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.
May 2, 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.
May 3, 2020 · The former England captain and RFU chairman was re-elected to lead the global game in 2020. He faces major issues such as Covid crisis, calendar reform, emerging nations and women's rugby.
