Rugby Football Union
Rugby union governing body of England, Guernsey and the Isle of Man
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The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for rugby union in England. It was founded in 1871, and was the sport's international governing body prior to the formation of what is now known as World Rugby (WR) in 1886. It promotes and runs the sport, organises international matches for the England national team, and educates and trains players and officials.
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Beaumont to be interim RFU chair as Ilube steps downTom Ilube steps down as Rugby Football Union chairman amid an executive pay row, with Sir Bill Beaumont appointed as interim chair.BBC Sport - Published | |
RFU chair Ilube steps down amid pay row Tom Ilube steps down as Rugby Football Union chairman, pre-empting the possibility of a grassroots rebellion forcing him out over executive bonuses.BBC Sport - Published | |
RFU to review controversial executive pay as rebellion growsRFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.BBC Sport - Published | |
Grassroots coup could topple RFU chiefs by February RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.BBC Sport - Published | |
Championship clubs call for vote over RFU leaders Clubs in English rugby's second tier unite to demand a debate over a vote of no confidence in the leadership of the Rugby Football Union.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ex-RFU chairmen call for resignations over pay row Three former Rugby Football Union chairmen call for the resignations of the governing body's senior leadership.BBC Sport - Published | |
RFU supports Maher visa application to play in PWR American Olympic bronze medallist Ilona Maher could appear in this season's Premiership Women’s Rugby after the Rugby Football Union said it had supported her visa application.BBC Sport - Published | |
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 what the issues are.BBC Sport - Published | |
RFU defend bonus pay-outs after record £37.9m losses Rugby Football Union chief Bill Sweeney is paid a significant bonus despite unprecedented losses of £37.9m to June 2024.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Generational' young England talents excite O'SheaEngland have a "generational" crop of talent that has more potential than the squad that reached the 2019 World Cup final, says Rugby Football Union director of performance Conor O'Shea.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ex-Bristol flanker El-Abd to coach England defence Joe El-Abd will become England's new defence coach as the Rugby Football Union complete their search for Felix Jones' replacementBBC Sport - Published | |
No RFU action over Wilson-Hardy alleged racist message The Rugby Football Union takes no action against Team GB rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy after investigating an alleged racist message.BBC Sport - Published | |
RFU to cut 42 staff in bid to balance books The Rugby Football Union, the sport's national governing body, aims to shed 42 staff from the payroll to ease pressure on its finances.BBC Sport - Published | |
