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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 on September 20, 2024

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 on September 10, 2024

Defence coach Jones' exit 'deeply disappointing' - RFU chief Felix Jones' departure as England defence coach is an "unexpected" blow, admits Rugby Football Union chief Bill Sweeney. BBC Sport - Published on September 4, 2024

England gain more control over stars in £264m deal Steve Borthwick gains more control over his players than any England coach of the professional era thanks to a landmark deal between the RFU and Premiership clubs. BBC Sport - Published on September 4, 2024

Selling Twickenham name rights 'smart' - Mitchell England women's head coach John Mitchell believes Twickenham being renamed the Allianz Stadium is a "smart move" by the Rugby Football Union. BBC Sport - Published on August 23, 2024

RFU has not 'sold out' by renaming Twickenham - Sweeney The RFU has not "sold out" by renaming Twickenham the Allianz Stadium in a sponsorship deal worth more than a £100m, says the organisation's chief executive Bill Sweeney. BBC Sport - Published on August 6, 2024

Twickenham to be renamed in sponsorship deal England rugby's Twickenham home is to be renamed as the Allianz Stadium in a new sponsorship deal, says the Rugby Football Union. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2024

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RFU proposes play-off for Premiership promotion Rugby union's governing body approves plans for a two-legged play-off to decide promotion and relegation from the Premiership. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2024