World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont believes it is a 'distinct possibility' that the international rugby calendar could be scrapped this year ...
LONDON: World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont believes it is a"distinct possibility" that the international rugby calendar could be scrapped this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.aimed at supporting the global game.The organisation is also exploring a way to return to playing but the current global uncertainty led Beaumont to concede it may not be possible to hold any more fixtures this year.
Beaumont is standing for re-election as chairman of World Rugby but next month's elections will see him go up against vice-chairman Agustin Pichot. "I played my rugby always as an amateur. Does that mean that I don't understand the professional game?" "I am evolution, not revolution," he said."I am bidding to show a lead to colleagues, to take colleagues with me. I intend to be a leader. And I think I have been in the past."
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