Bill Beaumont

Bill Beaumont
Beaumont in 2016
Chairman of World Rugby
In office
1 July 2016 – 14 November 2024
DeputyJohn Jeffrey (2020–2024)
Bernard Laporte (2020–2022)
Agustín Pichot (2016–2020)
Preceded byBernard Lapasset
Succeeded byBrett Robinson
Chairman of the Rugby Football Union
In office
8 July 2012 – October 2016
Preceded byPaul Murphy
Succeeded byAndy Cosslett
Vice-chairman of the IRB
In office
1 January 2008 – 31 December 2011
Preceded byBob Tuckey
Succeeded byOregan Hoskins
BornWilliam Blackledge Beaumont
(1952-03-09) 9 March 1952
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Notable relativeJosh Beaumont (son)
Rugby union career
Position Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1969–1982 Fylde Rugby Club
1975–1981 Barbarian F.C.
1972–1982 Lancashire
North of England
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1975–1982 England 34 (0)
1977–1980 British & Irish Lions 7 (0)
Correct as of 1 September 2006

Sir William Blackledge Beaumont (born 9 March 1952) is an English former rugby union player, and was captain of the England national team, earning 34 caps. His greatest moment as captain was the unexpected 1980 Grand Slam win. He played as a lock.

He is currently the interim chairman of the Rugby Football Union, having previously held the position from 2012 to 2016, and was chairman of World Rugby from July 2016 to November 2024.