Rugby Football Union

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RFU: Independent review finds governing body's pay scheme 'appropriate' • Feb. 14, 2025, 4:00 AM ET (BBC)

Bill Sweeney: RFU chief never considered resignation • Jan. 24, 2025, 1:55 AM ET (BBC)

RFU chief Sweeney defends bonus and says he won't walk away • Jan. 23, 2025, 8:30 AM ET (Straits Times)

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Also Known As	RFU • Rugby Union
Date	1871 - present
Areas Of Involvement	rugby
Related People	William Wavell Wakefield, Baron Wakefield • Henry Vassall

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