61 h. ago Sports quiz of the week: FA Cup, George Foreman and Trent Alexander

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62 h. ago Bill Sweeney survives but unedifying saga has done English rugby little good

The chief executive of the Rugby Football Union survived a vote of no confidence by a decisive margin

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3 d. ago Bill Sweeney: Rugby Football Union chief executive survives vote of no confidence

Interim chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has described the outcome as ‘emphatic’ and ‘decisive’

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3 d. ago Bill Sweeney survives vote of no confidence at Rugby Football Union SGM

Sweeney was supported by 65.82 per cent of the vote.

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3 d. ago RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney survives vote of no confidence at special general meeting

The embattled Sweeney had been facing a revolt in the game

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4 d. ago Dail speaker ‘fully intends’ to stay on as opposition plan no confidence vote

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also ‘categorically’ rejected the opposition’s accusations of partiality.

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4 d. ago Dail speaker to remain in role as opposition plan no confidence vote

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also ‘categorically’ rejected the opposition’s accusations of partiality.

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5 d. ago Major update after schoolgirl, 10, killed when man drove BMW onto Kendal sports pitch

Poppy Atkinson, 10, was taking part in a football training session at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club on March 5 when the collision with a BMW i4 electric car took place

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9 d. ago Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, red cards and Eddie Jordan’s side hustle

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1 week ago No green light: RFU threatens to leave Twickenham over Beyoncé spat

RFU wants license to stage more concerts and eventsSweeney moots move to Milton Keynes or BirminghamThe Rugby Football Union chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has threatened to take England away from Twickenham and move to Milton Keynes or Birmingham due to licensing restrictions after missing out on lucrative Beyoncé concerts at the stadium. Sweeney has warned that if Richmond council does not grant the RFU permission to stage more non-rugby events at Twickenham, “it would be a tough call for us” with moves away from London mooted.The RFU has previously explored buying half of Wembley and a move to a greenfield site in Birmingham, an acknowledgment that Twickenham is not fit for purpose. The RFU ultimately committed to its plans to revamp Twickenham, due to begin in 2027 and which could cost up to £663m, but needs to raise revenues by hosting more music concerts. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The winning Windsor: Kate celebrates as England enjoy emphatic Six Nations rugby triumph over Wales side who were cheered on by her husband William

Kate, 43, patron of the Rugby Football Union, and Prince William, 42, who has been patron of the Welsh Rugby Union since 2016, were both in attendance at the highly anticipated rugby game.

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2 w. ago Kate and William battle each other as Wales take on England in rugby's Six Nations in Cardiff

Kate, 43, patron of Rugby Football Union (RFU), and Prince William, 42, who has been patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) since 2016, are attending the much anticipated match.

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2 w. ago William and Kate to back rival teams at Wales v England Six Nations game

The prince is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union while the princess is patron of the Rugby Football Union.

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2 w. ago William and Kate to cheer on rival teams at Wales v England Six Nations game

The prince is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, while Kate is patron of the Rugby Football Union.

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2 w. ago Portugal faces fresh elections after government collapses over ethics scandal

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro loses confidence vote over consultancy he tried to transfer to his family

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2 w. ago Amateur rugby clubs experiencing more concussions since tackle law change – MP

Camborne and Redruth MP Perran Moon said anecdotal evidence suggested players were also suffering most serious concussions.

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2 w. ago Wayne Rooney vote of confidence is exactly what Manchester United need to unleash £72m star

Rasmus Hojlund has mustered just two Premier League goals all season

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3 w. ago England v Italy referee: Who is Six Nations official Andrew Brace?

Cardiff-born Brace represents the Irish Rugby Football Union

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3 w. ago Sports quiz of the week: races, records, finals, fights, a brawl and a new law

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3 w. ago Family pay tribute to 'infectious, beautiful' girl, 10, killed when electric BMW ploughed into football practice as they reveal her dream of one day playing for Manchester United

Poppy Atkinson, from Kendal, was killed after being struck by the car on a sports pitch at Kendal Rugby Union Football Club yesterday.

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