Wood appointed new RFL chairman

Nigel Wood was chief executive of the RFL between 2011 and 2018 Nigel Wood has been appointed as the new chairman of the Rugby Football League [RFL] after being elected by council members. Wood, the organisation's chief executive between 2011 and 2018, was voted in after the RFL's nominations committee put forward their proposed candidates for the role last month. He returned to the RFL board as senior executive director last March and was appointed as commercial chairman in June.

"I am honoured and grateful that members have voted for me to chair the RFL board as we undertake important work in our bid to grow the sport," Wood told the RFL website. , external "There is much to be enthused about as Super League celebrates its 30th birthday and we continue to implement the important findings of our strategic review. " Four independent non-executive directors - Dermot Power, Lord Jonathan Caine, Sara Symington and Emma Rosewarne - have also been voted in by the RFL Council.

The RFL added that the council had voted to admit entry to new phoenix club Salford RLFC - with the articles of association amended accordingly - following Salford Red Devils' liquidation in December.