RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney wins confidence vote as grassroots revolt fails
- Members back him by 466 votes to 206
- Special general meeting called after row over bonus
The RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has survived a vote of no confidence in his leadership at a special general meeting at the Allianz Stadium.
A motion of no confidence in Sweeney and proposal for the RFU directors to terminate his contract was rejected by 466 votes to 206 after an 80-minute meeting.