RFU

Worcester Warriors Triumphant Return to Rugby Championship After Financial Turmoil
Rugby

Worcester Warriors Triumphant Return to Rugby Championship After Financial Turmoil

Worcester Warriors make a historic return to professional rugby union after financial collapse, joining an expanded Championship league for 2025-26 season.

RFU Leadership Crisis Resolved: Bill Sweeney Retains Position After Contentious No-Confidence Vote
Rugby

RFU Leadership Crisis Resolved: Bill Sweeney Retains Position After Contentious No-Confidence Vote

RFU CEO Bill Sweeney survives dramatic no-confidence vote amid governance reforms as English rugby seeks unity after internal divisions.

Rugby Union Turmoil: Bill Beaumont Warns of 'Rancour & Disruption' Amid CEO Ousting Vote
Rugby

Rugby Union Turmoil: Bill Beaumont Warns of 'Rancour & Disruption' Amid CEO Ousting Vote

Interim RFU chair Bill Beaumont warns of internal chaos as clubs vote on removing CEO Bill Sweeney, threatening to overshadow the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Ealing Trailfinders Denied Premiership Promotion: A Setback in English Rugby's Competitive Landscape
Rugby

Ealing Trailfinders Denied Premiership Promotion: A Setback in English Rugby's Competitive Landscape

Ealing Trailfinders' bid for Premiership promotion was halted as they failed to meet the RFU's minimum standards, impacting the competitive dynamics of English rugby.

RFU Leadership Crisis: A Summer of Discontent Looms Over English Rugby
Rugby

RFU Leadership Crisis: A Summer of Discontent Looms Over English Rugby

The RFU faces a leadership crisis as grassroots rebels push for the removal of CEO Bill Sweeney, threatening a summer of discontent ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

RFU Proposes Regional Reform to Strengthen Community Rugby Amid Leadership Crisis
Rugby

RFU Proposes Regional Reform to Strengthen Community Rugby Amid Leadership Crisis

The RFU offers to decentralize power to save CEO Bill Sweeney, promising regional autonomy and funding flexibility to boost grassroots rugby participation and club sustainability.

RFU's Executive Pay Scheme Deemed Appropriate Amidst Controversy
Rugby

RFU's Executive Pay Scheme Deemed Appropriate Amidst Controversy

An independent review has concluded that the Rugby Football Union's executive pay scheme was appropriate, despite widespread criticism and record losses.