Grassroots coup could topple RFU chiefs by February

Credit: BBC Sport- Published 5 days ago

RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.

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Tom Ilube steps down as Rugby Football Union chairman amid an executive pay row, with Sir Bill Beaumont appointed as interim chair.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 3 days ago

Tom Ilube steps down as Rugby Football Union chairman, pre-empting the possibility of a grassroots rebellion forcing him out over executive bonuses.

3 days ago • BBC Sport

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RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.

Credit: BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago

British entrepreneur