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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.
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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.
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,...
May 2, 2020 · The former England captain and RFU chairman won a second four-year term with 28 votes against Agustín Pichot. He will lead the global rugby federation with Bernard Laporte as vice-chairman and a new executive committee.
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.
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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.
Aug 12, 2021 · An open letter to the global rugby family by World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont setting out the sport's unwavering commitment to cement rugby as the most progressive sport on player welfare. 13 July, 2021. · 4 min read. This coming January will mark 40 years since I retired from the game.
