What’s on the agenda for the former England captain?

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Sir Bill Beaumont has been re-elected as the chairman of World Rugby.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the challenges which will be facing him.

The impact of coronavirus

Coronavirus – Thu Apr 23, 2020
Key workers have been tested for coronavirus at a station next to Twickenham (Steve Parsons/PA)

Player welfare

Ireland v Scotland – Guinness Six Nations – Aviva Stadium
Better protocols around concussion are now in place in rugby (Donall Farmer/PA)

Governance

Rio Olympic Games 2016 – Day One
Rugby at the Olympics is reportedly under threat (PA)

The women’s game

England v Wales – Women’s Six Nations – Twickenham Stoop
Women’s rugby has made giant strides in the last few years (David Davies/PA)

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