The Rugby Football Union chief executive, Bill Sweeney, is in hospital after suffering a pulmonary embolism. The 64-year-old was admitted to hospital last Friday and is expected to make a full recovery.
The union said that Sweeney, who was appointed to the role in 2019, will recuperate for the next few weeks, initially at hospital before returning home. He is said to be in “good spirits” and intends to return to work once he has recovered.
