LONDON: World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont declared Friday he would be standing for re-election at the world body’s council meeting in May.
Beaumont also confirmed that FFR (French Rugby Federation) president Bernard Laporte would be campaigning for the post of vice-chairman.
“Bernard is a great servant of the game and shares my vision for a strong, sustainable and inclusive game that provides even greater opportunity for expansion and growth,” Beaumont stated.
Should they be re-elected, Beaumont said he and Laporte would:
Undertake further governance reform of World Rugby structures
Reinforce the international competition structure with a focus on nations outside of the Six Nations and The Rugby Championship countries
Strengthen the financial sustainability of the game
Strengthen and accelerate the development of women in rugby
Promote greater player dialogue with a particular focus on player welfare
Beaumont further said the duo would be unveiling details of their five-point manifesto in due course.
