Campaign to oust RFU chief exposes deep divisions within English rugby

Bill Sweeney faces vote on his future after row over pay and support for grassroots game

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

RFU wants licence to stage more concerts and events Sweeney moots move to Milton Keynes or Birmingham The Rugby Football Union chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has threatened to take England away ...
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RFU threaten to leave Twickenham for Birmingham or Milton Keynes

The Rugby Football Union would consider leaving Allianz Stadium to move to Birmingham or Milton Keynes if a renewed licence cannot be agreed to hold more concerts, chief executive Bill Sweeney has ...
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Schumer postpones book tour after backlash for supporting GOP funding bill

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Senate GOP campaign arm targets Ossoff over vote against funding bill in digital ad

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Fallout continues among Democrats over Schumer support for GOP spending bill

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Source: Bills' Milano reworks deal, takes pay cut

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‘I’m not stepping down’: Chuck Schumer defies Democrats’ calls over funding bill

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England may ditch Twickenham for Milton Keynes over concert row, says RFU chief

London venue missed out on the chance of hosting a string of lucrative Beyonce concerts due to licensing restrictions
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