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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Duncan Bech

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for removal

Bill Sweeney facing demands for removal (Kirsty O’Connor/PA) - (PA Wire)

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney is to face demands for his removal after a community game revolt submitted its request for a special general meeting on a night of acrimony between the warring parties.

A total of 141 signatories are included on the letter that was sent to the RFU on Thursday, easily exceeding the 100 member clubs needed to trigger a SGM under the governing body’s rules.

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