Bill Beaumont Appointed Interim RFU Chair

Bill Beaumont has been appointed as the interim chair of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), following Tom Ilube's resignation amid a scandal involving substantial executive bonuses despite financial losses. Ilube stepped down after receiving backlash for approving a £1.1 million pay package for chief executive Bill Sweeney, raising questions about RFU's financial management. Beaumont, a former England rugby captain and past RFU chairman, aims to stabilize the organization during this tumultuous period and has committed to enhancing both international and community engagement in rugby. His appointment is pending council ratification, while the RFU initiates a review of the bonus controversy. The leadership shake-up reflects a broader crisis within the RFU as calls for reform and accountability intensify among its members.