Palmer takes seat on World Rugby Council
- Dave Worsley
- 14 minutes ago
- 2 min read
New Zealand rugby legend Dame Farah Palmer has been appointed to the World Rugby Council as the country's third representative.
A former Black Ferns captain and three-time Rugby World Cup champion, Dame Farah has extensive governance and rugby experience.
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She was a New Zealand Rugby Board member between 2016 and 2024 and a member of the New Zealand Māori Rugby Board for 17 years.
Dame Farah replaces Dr Deb Robinson, a former All Blacks and Black Ferns doctor, who has served on the World Rugby Council since 2018.
NZR chairperson David Kirk was thrilled with the announcement.
"Dame Farah's contribution to rugby in New Zealand and internationally has been exceptional, both on and off the field. She combines integrity and leadership and will be a strong advocate for the growth of the game worldwide.
"On behalf of the board I would like to thank Dr Deb Robinson for her excellent contribution to the work of the World Rugby Council, in particular as chair of the Anti-Doping Advisory Committee."
Dame Farah joins NZR Board member Greg Barclay and Bart Campbell as NZR's representatives on the World Rugby Council.
A former Black Ferns captain and three-time Rugby World Cup champion, Dame Farah has extensive governance and rugby experience. She was a New Zealand Rugby Board member between 2016 and 2024 and a member of the New Zealand Māori Rugby Board for 17 years.
Dame Farah replaces Dr Deb Robinson, a former All Blacks and Black Ferns doctor, who has served on the World Rugby Council since 2018.
NZR chairperson David Kirk was thrilled with the announcement.
"Dame Farah's contribution to rugby in New Zealand and internationally has been exceptional, both on and off the field. She combines integrity and leadership and will be a strong advocate for the growth of the game worldwide.
"On behalf of the board I would like to thank Dr Deb Robinson for her excellent contribution to the work of the World Rugby Council, in particular as chair of the Anti-Doping Advisory Committee."
Dame Farah joins NZR Board member Greg Barclay and Bart Campbell as NZR's representatives on the World Rugby Council.