New non-executive director

Rank Group PLC
29 July 2004

                            Appointment to the Board

The Rank Group Plc ('Rank') announces the appointment of Brendan O'Neill to the
Board of Rank as a non-executive Director with effect from 1 October 2004. He
will also join Rank's Audit Committee.

Mr. O'Neill, aged 55, is currently a non-executive Director of Tyco
International Ltd and was Chief Executive of ICI Plc until 2003; prior to
joining ICI Plc in 1998 he was Chief Executive of Guinness Ltd, the Guinness
group's worldwide business brewing interests and a member of the Guinness Plc
Board.

Alun Cathcart, Chairman of Rank, said 'My colleagues and I are delighted to
welcome Brendan O'Neill as a member of the Rank Board. His wide ranging business
experience will provide a valuable contribution to Rank's affairs and
developments'.

Rank confirms that there is no information to be disclosed under the
requirements of Listing Rule 16.4 (b) in relation to this appointment.

Enquiries:

The Rank Group Plc                                 020 7535 8000
Charles Cormick, Company Secretary

Press enquiries:
The Maitland Consultancy                           020 7379 5151
Suzanne Bartch




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