Tuesday Round-Up

Tuesday Round-Up

Seru Rabeni (1978-2016)

Former Fiji and Leicester back Seru Rabeni has died at the age of 37.

Rabeni represented Fiji at the 2003 and 2007 World Cups and Premiership side Leicester between 2004-2009, before joining Leeds.

Fiji media reported Rabeni died at his home in Nausori, just outside the capital, Suva, on Tuesday.

The Fiji Village website said the cause of death was unknown but quoted his father-in-law as saying he had been "sick for a while".

Rabeni, who played as a centre or wing, is survived by his wife and two children.

"We are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Seru Rabeni. Our thoughts go to all his friends and family," tweeted Leicester.

Bill Beaumont set for World Rugby role

Former England captain Bill Beaumont is set to be the chairman of World Rugby.

The 64-year-old RFU chairman, a former British and Irish Lions captain, is the only nominee to succeed Frenchman Bernard Lapasset.

Lapasset is standing down to lead Paris's bid to win the right to host the 2024 Olympic Games.

Beaumont is the father of current Sale and England no. 8 Josh Beaumont.

Former Argentina international Agustin Pichot is the only candidate to replace Oregan Hoskins as vice-chairman.

The elections will be held in Dublin on 11 May, with a simple majority required to be elected for a four-year term.