Tom Ilube Resigns as Rugby Football Union Chairman Amid Controversy Over Executive Bonuses
Tom Ilube has resigned from his position as chairman of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) amid growing dissent over executive bonuses within the organization. His decision comes as community clubs in England rallied support for a no-confidence vote against him. Ilube, who has led the RFU since August 2021, expressed that recent events have distracted from the sport. Bill Sweeney, the RFU’s chief executive, faced scrutiny for his substantial pay amidst record losses for the organization, further fueling the controversy surrounding executive compensation.