Besieged Bill Sweeney battles on – but the RFU is no longer remotely fit for purpose
As the chief executive’s future hangs in the balance, it is time for radical reform of English rugby’s governing body
Under-fire RFU CEO Bill Sweeney: 'I've never thought about stepping down'
RFU CEO Bill Sweeney is adamant he is the right man to lead the organisation forward through the next men's Rugby World Cup cycle to 2027.
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.
'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”.
Rugby-RFU CEO Sweeney defends bonus and says he won't walk away
Rugby Football Union CEO Bill Sweeney has defended his controversial pay package and said he had no intention of walking away from his position despite a pending general meeting called for by disgruntled clubs.
RFU's Bill Sweeney won't walk away amid 'Succession' politics
Rugby Football Union CEO Bill Sweeney has defended his controversial pay package and said he had no intention of walking away from his position.
Bill Sweeney has lost his mandate from grass-roots rugby but still thinks he is bulletproof
There was a time in the not too distant past when both politicians and Rugby Football Union chief executives alike would fall ...
Rugby-RFU chief Sweeney defends bonus and says he won't walk away
By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) -England Rugby Football Union CEO Bill Sweeney defended his pay package on Thursday and ...
England Rugby boss Bill Sweeney defends bonus and resists calls to resign
Bill Sweeney told ITV News at 'no stage' had he considered quitting, and that he would consider doing so to be an 'easy ...
Bill Sweeney in RFU reprieve after Special General Meeting plea ruled invalid
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has been accused of “postponing the inevitable” after rejecting a vote of no confidence in chief executive Bill Sweeney on technical grounds.
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Bill Sweeney: Why is RFU chief executive facing demands for removal after huge bonus?
We look at the reasons behind RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for his removal after 141 member clubs signed a letter requesting a special general meeting... A total of 141 ...
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RFU to hold special general meeting after Six Nations over Bill Sweeney future
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