Bill Sweeney (CEO)

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William "Bill" Sweeney, Jr. OBE is a businessman and politician who was the president and chief executive officer of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) from 2009 to 2018. He currently serves as an executive-in-residence at the American University School of Public Affairs.

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RFU to review controversial executive pay as rebellion grows 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 5 days ago
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 5 days ago
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 on November 25, 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
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
Champions England have moved to 'another level' Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says England’s Six Nations campaign was “terrific” as they have taken the game to “another level". BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2024

RFU not planning to alter overseas eligibility rules There are no plans to change England's eligibility rules, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2024
Sweeney asks Championship clubs to find resolution RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney asks Championship clubs to "come together" to "find a resolution" over the future of the second tier. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2024
Rugby 'on cusp of something spectacular' - Sweeney RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney says the game is "on the cusp of something quite spectacular" as it attempts to rebuild after a turbulent period. BBC Sport - Published on October 4, 2023
Owners test 'not sufficient', says RFU boss Sweeney RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney rejects accusation they were "asleep on the job" during the financial crises at Wasps and Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2022

RFU to target English successor to Eddie Jones The next England head coach should be English once Eddie Jones leaves the role, says Rugby Football Union chief Bill Sweeney. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2022
Eddie Jones: RFU boss Bill Sweeney 'disappointed' but sees progress under England head coach Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says he was "really disappointed" by England's Six Nations but still backs head coach Eddie Jones. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2022