Bill Sweeney

RFU chief executive Sweeney survives no-confidence vote

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has survived a vote of no confidence held at a special general meeting, where he faced a call for his dismissal by the board. English rugby’s community game had gathered enough support by January to trigger the special general meeting, where a resolution was tabled calling for Sweeney…

RFU chief executive Sweeney faces demands for his removal

RFU chief executive Sweeney faces demands for his 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 parties. A total of 141 signatories are included on the letter that was sent to the RFU on Thursday, easily exceeding the…