IRB delay announcing new chairman

The International Rugby Board has deferred the election of its chairman and vice-chairman positions until December.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2011 - 10:10

The International Rugby Board has deferred the election of its chairman and vice-chairman positions until December.

Former England captain and current IRB vice-chairman Bill Beaumont was due to stand against incumbent chairman Bernard Lapasset at today’s IRB Council meeting in Auckland.

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