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RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney survives vote of no confidence at special general meeting

The embattled Sweeney had been facing a revolt in the game

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Beaumont calls for unity as RFU chief Sweeney fights for his future in vote

Bill Beaumont, the interim RFU chair, has said he is trying to head off ‘months of rancour’ but opponents insist Bill Sweeney should resign regardless of vote’s result

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025

Bill Sweeney’s future on the line as RFU chief faces no-confidence vote

Sweeney indicated in January that he intended to stay on until the end of the 2027 World Cup cycle.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

England could leave Twickenham for Milton Keynes or Birmingham, says RFU chief

Bill Sweeney says there are “plenty of places that would like to have us”.

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

No green light: RFU threatens to leave Twickenham over Beyoncé spat

Bill Sweeney has threatened to move England to Milton Keynes or Birmingham due to Twickenham’s licensing restrictions after missing out on lucrative Beyoncé concerts

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025

How Beyonce made RFU doubt England’s future at Twickenham

England may ditch Twickenham for Milton Keynes over concert row, says RFU chief

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

England may ditch Twickenham for Milton Keynes over concert row, says RFU chief

London venue missed out on the chance of hosting a string of lucrative Beyonce concerts due to licensing restrictions

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

Premiership set to remain without promotion and relegation as Newcastle play down financial fears

Two Championship clubs including league leaders Ealing failed to meet the required minimum standards criteria

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Amateur rugby clubs experiencing more concussions since tackle law change – MP

Camborne and Redruth MP Perran Moon said anecdotal evidence suggested players were also suffering most serious concussions.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Commercial director behind £100m deal resigns in latest setback to RFU

Stuart Ramsey, who was instrumental to securing a £100m naming rights deal for Twickenham with Allianz last year, handed in his notice last month

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025