Rugby Canada has appointed Nathan Bombrys as its new permanent chief executive officer.

Bombrys has worked in similar leadership roles in the UK, as managing director at Scottish club Glasgow Warriors, commercial director at Sale Sharks in England and senior commercial roles at Scottish Rugby.

He will start in the position in the summer after his contract with the Scottish Rugby Union ends.

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Outgoing interim CEO Jamie Levchuk will move to the position of managing director, revenue and fan engagement.

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Sally Dennis, chair of the board of directors for Rugby Canada, said Bombrys stood out in a strong candidate pool and brings the B次元官网网址渃haracter and experienceB次元官网网址� the organization needs in its leadership at this time.

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