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
'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 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,
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.
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 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.
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
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 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 ...
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Defiant Bill Sweeney refuses to apologise for RFU bonuses scandal and vows to stay until 2027
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Bill Sweeney determined to stay in RFU role as he refuses to apologise for taking bonus
Chairman Tom Ilube has already resigned in response to the crisis - Sir Bill Beaumont has ... per cent committed to the RFU, but then boards don't think that way." Sweeney said Steve Borthwick ...