Bill Beaumont has been elected chairman of World Rugby. The 64-year-old England Grand Slam-winning captain will take up his post on July 1, the governing body announced.Beaumont succeeds Frenchman Bernard Lapasset, who had previously announced he would not be seeking-re-election, while former Argentina scrum-half and skipper Agustin Pichot was elected vice-chairman. World Rugby announced on Twitter: Bill Beaumont and Agustin Pichot unanimously elected next @WorldRugby chairman and vice-chairman respectively. They take office from 1 July. Beaumont has been central to World Rugbys decision-making bodies for more than a decade, and served as vice-chairman from 2007 to 2012.He has been a key figure on the World Rugby Council, Executive Committee, Rugby World Cup Board and Rugby Committee bodies. As RFU chairman, Beaumont presided over the delivery of last years World Cup in England. Beaumont is a former England captain and Grand Slam winner He was also a decorated player, making his international debut in 1975 and going on to win 34 caps, leading England to their first Grand Slam for 23 years in 1980. Beaumont also played for the British and Irish Lions and later accompanied them as tour manager for the tour to New Zealand in 2005.Beaumont said: I am honoured to accept the mandate of Council to serve as World Rugby chairman at what is an exciting and pivotal time for the sport. Rugby has experienced significant and rapid growth, which is a credit to Bernard Lapasset and his leadership over the past eight years.The sport is in excellent health and over the next four years there will be many great opportunities to further develop and grow the game. However, we cannot be complacent. Former chairman Lapasset has been succeeded by Beaumont Rugby, like all sports, faces challenges and my manifesto outlines the five priorities focused on addressing these. These priorities are continuing to protect players, preserving integrity, enhancing global competition, optimising partnerships and empowering and strengthening unions.I will nurture the roots of rugby, our fundamental values and financial security and will make rugby decisions for rugby reasons. As World Rugby Chairman, I will work with unions over the next four years to deliver healthy, sustainable growth for the game we all love. Also See: Eddie Jones Facebook Q&A England demands No 1 status Great opportunity for Cipriani Wales unveil NZ tour squad Under Armour Wholesale Canada . Bozak and Clarkson suffered the injuries in pre-training camp workouts, according to Carlyle, who said they made "small amounts of improvement" from Friday to Saturday. After the players were deemed less than 100 per cent by doctors after Thursdays medical testing, the Leafs held them out of on-ice testing and are being cautious. Under Armour Outlet Store Canada . Rinehart joins safety Darrell Stuckey and linebacker Donald Butler as potential unrestricted free agents who are remaining with the team. http://www.underarmouroutletcanada.com/ . Some teams got significantly better, some teams divested themselves of talent and some teams had quiet afternoons, keeping the status quo. Under Armour Shoes Online Canada . -- The Orlando Magic finally are showing the patience in critical moments that coach Jacque Vaughn has been waiting for all season. Cheap Under Armour Shoes Canada . - The Green Bay Packers got back to work on Friday without star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.Chestnut Hill, MA (SportsNetwork.com) - Chris Jones poured in 28 points and Terry Rozier added 23 as No. 10 Louisville downed Boston College, 81-72, at Conte Forum. Montrezl Harrell posted 12 points and Wayne Blackshear had 10 points for the Cardinals (17-3, 5-2 ACC),, who have won two in a row since losing to Duke.dddddddddddd Aaron Brown led the way with 28 points for the Eagles (9-10, 1-6), with Patrick Heckmann and Olivier Hanlan adding 14 and 11 points, respectively, in defeat. Hanlan dished out nine assists. ' ' '