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Under-fire Bill Sweeney vows to fight on as RFU chief in face of calls for dismissal
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Under-fire Bill Sweeney vows to fight on as RFU chief in face of calls for dismissal
Source: The Guardian
Published: Jan, 22 2025 11:26

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. The RFU has agreed to hold a special general meeting, at which Sweeney will face moves to end his tenure, after the Six Nations. A total of 141 signatories are included on a letter that was sent to the RFU on 9 January, easily exceeding the 100 member clubs needed to trigger a SGM under the governing body’s rules.

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