- CEO says even vote of no confidence will not get him out
- Sweeney distances himself from Borthwick appointment
Bill Sweeney has revealed he is determined to stay on as the Rugby Football Union’s chief executive until 2027 – even if he loses a forthcoming vote of no confidence – and refused to apologise for accepting a £358,000 bonus amid record losses and redundancies.
Sweeney also distanced himself from the appointment of Steve Borthwick as England head coach two years ago – the most significant decision of his tenure – on the eve of a make-or-break Six Nations campaign that could pile more pressure on the embattled chief executive.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jan/23/rfus-bill-sweeney-will-not-apologise-for-taking-358000-bonus
Author : Gerard Meagher
Publish date : 2025-01-23 18:42:39
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