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The Latest Breaking News from The Rugby Football Union

Record losses and bumper bonuses – the pay row tearing apart English rugby

Grassroots rebellion over executive pay has now seen the chair of the RFU board stand down – how did it come to this?

The Guardian - UK

Tom Ilube resigns as RFU chairman amid pay controversy

Tom Ilube has resigned as chairman of the Rugby Football Union amid controversy over executive pay.

The National (Scotland)

Grassroots rebellion to force out top RFU executives gathers momentum

Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could be ousted from the Rugby Football Union early next year with both senior figures facing a motion to be dismissed

The Guardian - UK

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RFU chief executive’s salary rose to £1.1m despite redundancies and record losses

The salary for Bill Sweeney, chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, rose to £1.1m during the 2023-24 financial year despite record losses

The Guardian - UK

‘Playing for England is the Mecca’, says Maro Itoje amid breakaway league plans

Itoje is one of 17 players to have signed enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts with the Rugby Football Union worth £160,000 a year.

The Independent UK

Five things we learned in England’s loss to South Africa

Self-inflicted errors led to a fifth straight loss but Marcus Smith’s stock is on the rise along with the absent Alex Mitchell.

The Independent UK

RFU and players back Steve Borthwick despite England’s losing streak

The England head coach Steve Borthwick retains the unequivocal support of the Rugby Football Union despite four consecutive defeats, the Guardian understands

The Guardian - UK

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Q&A: What is Team England Rugby and what has been agreed with the RFU?

TER was set up in January by England players who were concerned over the direction the game was going in.

The Independent UK

RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’

The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and has been urged to make radical changes to schools rugby

The Guardian - UK

Grenfell campaigners urge RFU to rethink using Kingspan in new training facility

Grenfell United ask how governing body can have ‘clear conscience’ building temporary space at England training base with materials from company lambasted by inquiry

The Guardian - UK

RFU looked at abandoning Twickenham and hosting England in Birmingham

The Rugby Football Union considered a Midlands site with ‘better access for whole of the country’ before opting to stay at a renamed Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Former England players accuse RFU of ‘suppressing data’ in brain injuries case

‘Crucial’ medical documents have not been disclosed, according to a complaint signed by former players including Steve Thompson and Mark Regan

The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola escapes with slap on the wrist from RFU over taser arrest

Billy Vunipola is free to finish the season with Saracens after escaping a suspension from the Rugby Football Union

The Guardian - UK

RFU ditches plan to sell Twickenham and buy 50% share of Wembley

The Rugby Football Union has ditched a radical proposal to sell Twickenham and buy a 50% share of Wembley from the Football Association

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RFU increases sanction for abuse of officials as survey finds 49% targeted

The Rugby Football Union will increase sanctions for abuse of officials after a survey revealed 49% had been on the receiving end

The Independent UK

Phil Vickery and Gavin Henson among ex-players named in rugby concussion lawsuit

Legal claims are being made against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union.

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby in reputational minefield with call on Curry and Mbonambi incident

The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union and South Africa have all added fuel to the debate’s fire

The Independent UK

Bill Sweeney believes English rugby is ‘on cusp of something quite spectacular’

RFU council members sent a letter to the board raising concerns over the leadership of chief executive Sweeney and chair Tom Ilube.

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The Guardian - UK

Bill Sweeney insists he is right man to lead RFU despite members’ rebellion

Bill Sweeney has insisted he is the right man to lead the Rugby Football Union despite the swirling chaos around Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Revolt against RFU leaders threatens England’s Rugby World Cup tilt

Thirty council members signed a letter accusing the RFU of inadequate leadership on the eve of England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

‘No talent coming through’: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England’s poor form

Eddie Jones, the former England coach, believes the Rugby Football Union must take responsibility for the national side’s struggles

The Guardian - UK

Anthony Watson: ‘My desire has always been to play for England for as long as I can’

Thanks to the RFU stepping in to pay his wages, one of England’s top players will feature at the World Cup despite not having a club

The Guardian - UK

Robinson urges RFU to increase efforts to promote rugby in deprived areas

The former England captain Jason Robinson has urged the Rugby Football Union to increase its efforts to promote the sport in deprived areas

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Welshmen leave for England and star probed for 'headbutt' on coach

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

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It was on full display this week for the Princess of Wales.

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