RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney wins confidence vote as grassroots revolt fails
Members back him by 466 votes to 206Special general meeting called after row over bonus The RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has survived a vote of no confidence in his leadership at a special general meeting at the Allianz Stadium.A motion of no confidence in Sweeney and proposal for the RFU directors to terminate his contract was rejected by 466 votes to 206 following an 80-minute meeting. Continue reading...

- Members back him by 466 votes to 206
- Special general meeting called after row over bonus
The RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has survived a vote of no confidence in his leadership at a special general meeting at the Allianz Stadium.
A motion of no confidence in Sweeney and proposal for the RFU directors to terminate his contract was rejected by 466 votes to 206 following an 80-minute meeting. Continue reading...