Sexism and misogyny complaints add to turmoil at Rugby Football League

Historical allegations made to whistleblowing emailEnglish rugby league’s governing body under pressureThe Rugby Football League has received multiple anonymous whistleblowing complaints containing historical allegations of sexism and misogyny in the workplace.The complaints come amid turmoil in the English game’s governing body for weeks, with the chair, Simon Johnson, and three female directors resigning this month and the Bradford Bulls chairman, Nigel Wood, appointed to head a “club-led strategic review” of the sport after a bitter power struggle. Continue reading...

Mar 28, 2025 - 19:29
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Sexism and misogyny complaints add to turmoil at Rugby Football League
  • Historical allegations made to whistleblowing email
  • English rugby league’s governing body under pressure

The Rugby Football League has received multiple anonymous whistleblowing complaints containing historical allegations of sexism and misogyny in the workplace.

The complaints come amid turmoil in the English game’s governing body for weeks, with the chair, Simon Johnson, and three female directors resigning this month and the Bradford Bulls chairman, Nigel Wood, appointed to head a “club-led strategic review” of the sport after a bitter power struggle. Continue reading...