(PRIMASPORT) The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has announced an agreement with Francesco Ascione, current Sporting Director, for a gradual transition ahead of his retirement on October 31, 2026. Ascione will continue in the role until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, supporting the conclusion of the sporting cycle and ensuring continuity in the handover.
At the same time, FIR President Andrea Duodo began the selection process for a new Head of Sports Management, identifying a profile suited to the future needs of Italian rugby. Duodo emphasized the importance of combining experience and innovation to address the challenges of modern rugby, with a structure ready to support a new phase of growth at all levels.
The succession process involves a gradual buildup with Ascione to ensure an orderly and effective transition, part of a broader project to modernize and develop the federal structure. (PRIMASPORT)
