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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Ben Parsons

Rugby chief Sir Bill Beaumont accused of 'overseeing destruction' of sport

World Rugby chief Sir Bill Beaumont has been accused of presiding over the 'destruction' of the sport amid various law changes.

Former Wales captain Paul Thorburn insists World Rugby chairman Beaumont should be ousted for overseeing the changes that he believes have made rugby union an even more dangerous sport.

The welfare and safety of players has become a prevalent issue in recent years, with a series of ex-international stars speaking out on the damaging effects of the brutality of the modern game.

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