RFU: All debt from Covid-impact years paid off but ‘significant loss’ expected next year | Rugby Union News

RFU CEO Bill Sweeney: “In a very difficult financial environment, the RFU achieved an operating profit of £4m due to robust financial management”; RFU: “Next year, as Autumn Internationals were replaced by the Rugby World Cup, the 2023/24 annual results will show a significant loss” Last Updated: 01/12/23 9:14pm The RFU has revealed all their…

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England players could be placed on ‘hybrid contracts’ in the future as RFU, Premiership Rugby in discussions | Rugby Union News

In return for potential hybrid contracts, Steve Borthwick could have more say on each player’s conditioning, game time, position; RFU would pay larger sum to clubs than current £40,000 awarded for each player supplied to elite player squad (EPS); RFU, Premiership Rugby in discussions Last Updated: 02/10/23 10:58pm England Rugby players could be placed on…

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London Irish: Gallagher Premiership club given takeover deadline by RFU

The RFU have imposed a deadline of the end of this month on London Irish to complete a takeover; the Gallagher Premiership club have been in protracted talks with an American consortium, who have so far failed to provide proof of funds to complete the purchase Last Updated: 12/05/23 4:52pm London Irish have been given…

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