Campaign to oust RFU chief exposes deep divisions within English rugby

Campaign to oust RFU chief exposes deep divisions within English rugby

Bill Sweeney faces vote on his future after row over pay and support for grassroots game

Open Statement by Whole Game Union Co Chair and Nottingham Rugby Chairman, Alistair Bow - Nottingham Rugby

As we head to what will be the first SGM on Thursday since 2000, I’m reflecting on how we have got to this point, and I keep coming back that its been poor actions taken by those that have a say, those that should be representing our member clubs, those that are employed to manage our affairs and those that are in place to challenge and hold those in power to account. Its only after the Whole Game Union (WGA) and over 150 clubs collectively call…

‘Don’t waste this opportunity’ plea to English rugby ahead of Judgement Day for RFU boss

English rugby’s community game has been urged not to “waste this opportunity” to remove Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney from office on Thursday.

Simon Halliday’s blast: The RFU keeps ignoring the Championship

By Nick Cain Simon Halliday has slammed the proposed loan bail-out for Newcastle Falcons, the Premiership’s basement club, and the continued lockdown on promotion-relegation. Halliday […] The post Simon Halliday’s blast: The RFU keeps ignoring the Championship appeared first on The Rugby Paper.