Brett Robinson was elected as the new World Rugby Chairman, while the governing body also announced global trials that have been green lit.

Former Wallabies flanker Brett Robinson is the first permanent chairman of the global governing body from the Southern Hemisphere.

Robinson is the first permanent chairman of the global governing body from the southern hemisphere

The former flanker succeeds Bill Beaumont in rugby's top job.

Australia's Brett Robinson became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere in a vote on Thursday.

Australia's Brett Robinson became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere in a vote on Thursday.

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...

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...

Australia’s Dr Brett Robinson has been elected as the new chair of World Rugby. The 54-year-old, who succeeds Sir Bill Beaumont after the end of the...

“Over the course of the process, I have had many conversations with my colleagues from around the world and I am encouraged by our shared ambition...