
RFU chief bags record R24m payday
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has earned a record-breaking £1.1 million (R24 million) in a year marked by unprecedented financial losses and widespread challenges in English rugby.
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has earned a record-breaking £1.1 million (R24 million) in a year marked by unprecedented financial losses and widespread challenges in English rugby.
Michael Cheika has questioned his welcome in the Premiership after being handed a two-match ban for allegedly disrespecting the independent matchday doctor following his debut as Leicester Tigers coach.
The RFU is set to receive over R2.3 billion after agreeing a 10-year stadium naming rights deal for Twickenham.
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney said there were no plans to alter rules banning overseas-based players from England duty despite several internationals joining French clubs.
Bath head coach Johann van Graan was left fuming after Harlequins lock Irne Herbst spent just seven minutes in the sin bin in their Premiership thriller on Saturday.
The RFU has abandoned a radical plan to ditch Twickenham and buy a share in Wembley Stadium, instead pledging a massive R15 billion overhaul of England’s home ground.
The Premiership is seeking approval from World Rugby to allow England’s biggest names to wear microphones during matches following a successful trial in the @Vodacom #URC.
Experienced England scrumhalf Danny Care said on Tuesday he would welcome central contracts for players to stop them moving abroad.
London Irish will not participate in any league next season after the club failed to prove they have the finances to continue operating, England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced.
The English Rugby Football Union has released an official statement apologising for its handling of the decision to lower the tackle height in the amateur game.