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Bill Beaumont named interim chairman at RFU as Tom Ilube resigns amid scandal

Sir Bill Beaumont has been appointed Rugby Football Union chairman on an interim basis following the resignation of Tom Ilube. Ilube stepped down on Friday morning in response to the outcry over the executives’ pay and bonus scandal that has gripped ...

20 Dec 2024 at 17:56

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Jack Willis urges RFU to change selection policy with England career in balance

England and Toulouse flanker Jack Willis has urged the Rugby Football Union to reconsider its policy which prevents the selection of foreign-based players. The 26-year-old’s international career hangs in the balance as he is set to remain in France ...

24 Apr 2023 at 22:00

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Eddie Jones won’t speak to ex-employers if Australia meet England at World Cup

Eddie Jones says he would blank his former employers at the Rugby Football Union if Australia came face to face with England at this year’s World Cup. The 62-year-old was confirmed as the new coach of the Wallabies this week, just over a month ...

17 Jan 2023 at 08:51

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Football Association names Sue Day as new director of women’s football

The Football Association has announced the appointment of Sue Day as its new director of women’s football. Day will start her role in place of the departing Baroness Sue Campbell in December of this year and will be responsible for the next ...

24 Apr 2024 at 16:20

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Grassroots revolt triggers vote over futures of RFU chief executive and chairman

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney and chairman Tom Ilube are facing motions calling for their removal after a grassroots revolt gathered enough support to trigger a special general meeting. The rebellion in the community ...

18 Dec 2024 at 22:18

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RFU chief Bill Sweeney backs reduced Premiership to help solve financial crisis

Bill Sweeney has thrown the Rugby Football Union’s support behind a 10-team Premiership to help solve the sport’s financial crisis. RFU chief executive Sweeney has insisted the governing body is still committed to the long-mooted ...

16 Oct 2022 at 11:41

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New RFU maternity policy can ‘normalise motherhood in sport’ – Abbie Ward

England players contracted to the Rugby Football Union are to benefit from a new maternity policy that includes 26 weeks of leave on full pay. Also included in the ‘maternity, pregnant parent and adoption leave policy’ is the ...

16 Feb 2023 at 10:40

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Eddie Jones to learn England fate next week after RFU review

Eddie Jones will learn if he is to continue as England head coach next week with the Rugby Football Union’s review into a dismal autumn set to conclude on Tuesday. Jones is fighting for his future after presiding over ...

02 Dec 2022 at 14:56

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England and Lions great David Duckham dies aged 76

England great David Duckham has died aged 76. Duckham won 36 caps from 1969 to 1976, initially as a centre before going on to make his mark as a dynamic wing who brought flair to an otherwise conservative side. He ...

10 Jan 2023 at 21:52

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RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for removal

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney is to face demands for his removal after a community game revolt submitted its request for a special general meeting on a night of acrimony between the warring ...

10 Jan 2025 at 06:43

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London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax bill

London Irish’s problems took a turn for the worse on Friday when HM Revenue and Customs filed winding-up petitions over an unpaid tax bill. Proceedings were launched on Friday when petitions against London ...

02 Jun 2023 at 20:35

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Sir Bill Beaumont ‘flattered’ by approach for new role helping injured players

Sir Bill Beaumont admitted he “did not give it a second thought” when he was approached to fill the latest role in his long and illustrious rugby union career. Beaumont has achieved much in the game as a ...

08 Apr 2024 at 12:39

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