Defiant Bill Sweeney refuses to apologise for RFU bonuses scandal and vows to stay until 2027
A defiant Bill Sweeney has vowed to continue as chief executive of England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) until the 2027 Rugby World Cup even as he faces a revolt within the game over his tenure.Sweeney is facing a special general meeting (SGM) after uproar within English rugby union,
I can’t do that – Bill Sweeney won’t walk away from RFU role despite pay scandal
Bill Sweeney has vowed to fight on in his role as Rugby Football Union chief executive despite facing calls for his dismissal over a pay and bonuses scandal. Sweeney has also revealed that he wanted to defer the controversial bonus payment that has led to calls for his removal.
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.
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.
Bill Sweeney determined to stay in RFU role as he refuses to apologise for taking bonus
Under-fire RFU boss committed to staying in post through 2027 World Cup as special general meeting looms in March
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.
Bill Sweeney: I will not apologise for taking bonus
Bill Sweeney, the beleaguered chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, has refused to apologise for taking the controversial bonus that sparked a bitter fall-out across English rugby and reiterated that he wants to stay in his post until 2027...
Bill Sweeney: RFU chief executive refuses to walk away despite pay scandal
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is facing demands for his removal after a community game revolt submitted its request for a special general meeting; a total of 141 signatories were included, exceedin
Former RFU remuneration chief defends Bill Sweeney’s bonus payments amid record loss
Sweeney remains under serious pressure after uproar around the paying of a bonus of nearly £400,000 in a year that the RFU made a significant loss
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.
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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 ...
Bill Sweeney in RFU reprieve after Special General Meeting plea ruled invalid
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has been accused of “postponing the inevitable” after rejecting a vote of no confidence in chief executive Bill Sweeney on technical grounds.
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Embattled RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney facing calls for removal after pay storm
We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney is to face demands for his removal after a ...
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English rugby boss vows to stay on despite pay row
English rugby's top administrator, Bill Sweeney, insisted Thursday he had "never thought about stepping down" following a ...