The Good, The Bad & The Rugby - Bill Sweeney Breaks His Silence

Bill Sweeney Breaks His Silence

01/22/25 • 92 min

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In this gripping episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby, Alex, Hask, and Tins sit down with Bill Sweeney, the embattled CEO of the RFU, as he faces mounting scrutiny from every corner of England.

With an SGM looming, record financial losses, grassroots discontent, and criticism from players, fans, and referees alike, Sweeney breaks his silence. From the future of the Championship to the controversial bonus payments and the state of English rugby at all levels.

This is a critical conversation about leadership, and whether Sweeney and the RFU are fit for purpose in 2025 & beyond.

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This is a critical conversation about leadership, and whether Sweeney and the RFU are fit for purpose in 2025 & beyond.

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Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres

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