I can’t do that – Bill Sweeney won’t walk away from RFU role despite pay scandal
Bill Sweeney has vowed to fight on in his role as Rugby Football Union chief executive despite facing calls for his dismissal over a pay and bonuses scandal. Sweeney has also revealed that he wanted to defer the controversial bonus payment that has led to calls for his removal.
'I’ve never thought about stepping down' - RFU boss Bill Sweeney
Sweeney said Steve Borthwick has not been set a minimum number of wins required for the Six Nations and rejected suggestions the high turnover of back room staff under England’s head coach and his predecessor Eddie Jones has been “shambolic”.
Bill Sweeney takes aim at ‘political c--p’ as he refuses to walk over RFU pay scandal
Bill Sweeney, the besieged executive of the Rugby Football Union, insists he will not walk away as he faces a special general meeting (SGM) amid the protracted fall-out from bonus payments at his organisation.
RFU chief Sweeney defends bonus and says he won't walk away
England Rugby Football Union CEO Bill Sweeney defended his pay package on Thursday and said he had no intention of walking away from his job despite facing a special general meeting called by disgruntled clubs.
Bill Sweeney: RFU chief executive refuses to walk away despite pay scandal
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is facing demands for his removal after a community game revolt submitted its request for a special general meeting; a total of 141 signatories were included, exceedin
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English rugby boss vows to stay on despite pay row
English rugby's top administrator, Bill Sweeney, insisted Thursday he had "never thought about stepping down" following a ...