The Rugby Football Union Council, which has 63 members and includes members from England’s counties, the military, and Oxbridge, needs to be abolished, according to an independent review.
The RFU’s board is governed by the Council, whose members are paid on a voluntary basis but also receive expenses, free tickets, and hospitality.
It has the authority to make rules for the game, which could have a significant impact on things like how Premiership and top-flight clubs operate.
The Council could be completely disbanded in accordance with proposed changes, or it could be replaced by a smaller group of appointed advisors.
One of the review’s authors, Ed Warner, said, “I have no doubt that this will rankle with a number of existing Council members.”
“But I’m hoping that the majority will enjoy the simplicity of this streamlined structure, which empowers those in community rugby.”
Warner added that the RFU’s current structure was “clearly unfit for the modern era.”
Advocates for the Premiership, Championship, National League, players, referees, and other players also made the Council.
According to RFU CEO Bill Sweeney, “It represents some very significant changes in how we need to be structured to govern the game.”
The review highlighted the time-consuming bureaucracy, poor communication, and a complex and slow decision-making process.
Sweeney, who overcame a rebel coup in March to remove him from his position, has backed more local control over the community game.
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Source: BBC
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