RFU defend bonus pay-outs

RFU revolt erupts as Bill Sweeney and Tom Illube face vote of no confidence
The senior leadership of the Rugby Football Union could face a vote of no confidence over the bonus payments controversy following a revolt by the governing body’s council members and widespread anger from employees and players.
RFU's Bill Sweeney's Pay Rise Amid Record Loss: A Controversial Move?
Rugby Football Union chief Bill Sweeney received a significant pay increase despite the RFU facing a record operating loss of £37.9 million. His remuneration rose to £1.1 million, making him the highest-paid CEO of any British sporting body.
RFU defend bonus pay-outs after record £37.9m losses
The Rugby Football Union has announced unprecedented operating losses of £37.9m in their accounts covering the 12 months to June 2024.England's men have played only four matches at Twickenham in that period,
Fury over RFU chief Bill Sweeney’s ‘out of touch’ £1.1m pay packet
Bill Sweeney, the Rugby Football Union’s chief executive, will be paid £1.1 million this year having received a pre-agreed performance bonus, despite recent redundancies and cost-cutting at Twickenham.
RFU boss received £400k pay rise amid record losses, job cuts
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney received a pay rise of over £400,000 even though the governing body announced a record operating loss of £37.9m.
Rugby-Huge pay rise for CEO Sweeney as RFU post record loss
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney received a pay rise of over 400,000 pounds even though the English governing body announced a record operating loss of 37.9 million pounds ($48 million) on Monday.
RFU chief paid £1.1m despite record losses and job cuts
RFU chief paid £1.1m despite record losses and job cuts - The RFU’s annual report shows an operating loss of £37.9m - the highest it has recorded
Million-pound paydays and rank-and-file rage - the RFU furore explained
The boss's bumper payday has caused a rift in the Rugby Football Union - BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones explains ...
Huge pay rise for CEO Sweeney as RFU post record loss
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney received a pay rise of over 400,000 pounds even though the English ...
Beyond the Numbers: The Controversy Surrounding Sweeney’s Salary Amid Staff Layoffs
By Priscilla Jepchumba The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is currently grappling with alarming financial difficulties, resulting in staff layoffs, while chief execu ...
RFU revolt erupts as Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube face vote of no confidence
The England squad is understood to be frustrated and disappointed at the size of the bonus payments made to senior figures at ...
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RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney was paid £1.1m for the last financial year despite the organisation being set to record losses of almost £40m for 2024
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney was paid an eye-watering total of £1.1million for the last financial year, despite English rugby’s governing body looking set to record losses of close to £40m ...
Sir Clive Woodward fumes at England rugby chief's wages and calls for RFU to act
Bill Sweeney's RFU salary has sparked outrage after unprecedented losses were announced by the governing body.
RFU in fresh controversy as new £1m bonus payments emerge
The Rugby Football Union is embroiled in a fresh controversy after it emerged that one-off bonuses paid to five executives ...