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.
RFU CEO Bill Sweeney Stands Firm Amidst Pay Controversy
England Rugby Football Union CEO Bill Sweeney defended his £1.1 million pay amidst backlash over performance and executive pay packages amidst financial losses. Despite a scheduled special general meeting and dissatisfaction among clubs,
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.
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.
'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”.
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.
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.
If Bill Sweeney cared about grass-roots rugby, he would say sorry
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
England Rugby Football Union CEO Bill Sweeney defended his pay package on Thursday and said he had no intention of walking ...
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 ...
I've never considered resigning - RFU boss Sweeney
Under-fire RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney says he has never contemplated leaving his post despite a grassroots rebellion demanding his sacking.
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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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Bill Sweeney in RFU reprieve after Special General Meeting plea ruled invalid
A statement reads: “A letter signed by more than the necessary 100 members has today been sent to Bill Sweeney, CEO of the Rugby Football Union, requiring him to convene a Special General ...