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Richard Lewis

Richard became Chair of Sport England on 1 April 2009. He had previously been involved with the organisation in a number of different ways, most recently leading Challenge Group, which helped shape the thinking around, and direction of, current Sport England strategy.

Prior to assuming his new role, Richard was Executive Chairman of the Rugby Football League for seven years. He remains as Chair of the RFL, but in a non-executive capacity. He is the Chair of the Rugby League European Federation and Deputy Chair of the Rugby League International Federation.

Following a career as an international tennis player and coach, Richard was Director of Tennis at the Lawn Tennis Association from 1998 to 2000 before joining the RFL in 2002.

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