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RFU hits back at MPs, saying it got no COVID-19 loans from Government

Yahoo Daily News 15 Jan 2025
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has hit back at MPs after a swathe of parliamentarians demanded government intervention over the “dying” game ... The government has met with representatives from the sport but adds that the RFU is independent of No10.
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RFU bonus scandal: MPs say Government must act to stop rugby ‘dying’

Yahoo Daily News 15 Jan 2025
Last week the RFU was forced to confirm that it will hold a special general meeting following the Six Nations which will determine the fate of chief executive Bill Sweeney after a grass-roots rebellion ... In a statement, the RFU said.
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Joe Marler to lead talks with RFU and clubs over player welfare

Yahoo Daily News 13 Jan 2025
Marler revealed he had already been in discussions with Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall over Nick Isiekwe’s playing time. .
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Joe Marler to lead talks with RFU and clubs on England players’ welfare

The Guardian 13 Jan 2025
Former prop made director for Team England RugbyMarler claims Test stars were previously ‘not looked after’ ... ....
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Ex-RFU official 'extremely comfortable' with bonuses

BBC News 10 Jan 2025
Genevieve Shore, the ex-chair of the Rugby Football Union's remuneration committee, defends its controversial bonus scheme ... .
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RFU to hold special general meeting after Six Nations over Bill Sweeney future

Yahoo Daily News 10 Jan 2025
“The RFU is in the process of validating the additional information that has now been provided to request a SGM,” a statement read ... However, the RFU respects ...
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Bill Sweeney’s RFU fate to be decided after Six Nations following U-turn

The Guardian 10 Jan 2025
RFU agree to special general meetingBill Beaumont ratified as interim chairman.
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Rebels force RFU vote on under-fire Sweeney

BBC News 10 Jan 2025
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney's future will be voted on by rugby clubs across England after his critics forced the governing body to call a crisis summit ... .
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Bill Sweeney row: RFU caves in to clubs and agrees to hold special meeting

The Times/The Sunday Times 10 Jan 2025
On Thursday, the RFU received notice of the motion to call for an SGM, which includes ... Dear Bill, it’s time to get angry to whip the RFU into shape.
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Former RFU remuneration chief defends Bill Sweeney’s bonus payments amid record loss

Yahoo Daily News 10 Jan 2025
Chief executive Sweeney has been heavily criticised after receiving a bonus of nearly £400,000 in a year in which the RFU made a record loss of £38m, with chair Tom Ilube stepping down amid a furore over pay.
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Rebels issue demand for RFU chief Sweeney sacking

Business Ghana 10 Jan 2025
The collective, which includes 10 second-tier Championship clubs, various refereeing bodies and lower-level clubs from across the country, had called for the RFU board to dismiss Sweeney "as soon as practicably possible".

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