Former England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive David Collier has been unveiled as the first full-time executive officer for the Rugby League International Federation.
Collier, who spent 10 years with the ECB and also worked for the International Cricket Council, will take up the specially-created role on April 1 and will be based in London.
"I am honoured by the opportunity to lead RLIF and the sport of rugby league and thank the chairman and the board for their trust in me," said Collier, who will fly to Australia for the ANZAC Test in May.
"My first priority will be to meet with the broadest possible range of stakeholders, to develop and commence delivery of our strategic plan and to create an international calendar which reflects the strength of our club competitions throughout the world and the success of the World Cup.
"Rugby league is one of the most exciting sports in the world and the enthusiasm of the crowds and television audiences at the recent World Cup demonstrates the great opportunity which we have to further expand and develop our sport."
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