The first steps on a path to grow English rugby and give power back to members
The egregious bonuses of senior RFU executives brought into focus the mismanagement of the game. The Board and in some cases, Council, have failed in their duty to hold the administration of our beloved game to account.
Ours is not the actions of a disgruntled few, but an expression of widespread discontent. The SGM called for by hundreds of members was principally aimed at registering dissatisfaction with the Chair and the CEO. However, our issues are not just with those personnel who have let all of us down so badly, but also with processes for decision-making they have employed. The responsibility for this situation rests with the Senior Executive Directors and the Board of Directors. Furthermore, rather than listening to the members, the leadership have taken a hostile stance against volunteers who raise legitimate concerns. Members of the RFU are the custodians of the game and it is our right to call for an SGM. To that end, further motions will be tabled at the Annual General Meeting in June, so we can all return the RFU to being a well-led, responsibly-governed national body, financially successful and serving the needs of all its members.