Rugby Football Union Plans Major Staff Reductions Following £100m Naming Rights Deal
Rugby Football Union's Staff Reductions
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced that it will be making more than 40 staff members redundant due to rising costs and reduced television funding. This news comes shortly after the RFU's lucrative deal involving the sale of Twickenham naming rights to Allianz for approximately £100m.
Details of the Restructuring
On Monday afternoon, staff received notice that 64 roles were at risk due to a major restructuring initiative. The changes are expected to impact nearly all departments, with the exception of elite performance.
Last week, the RFU also introduced its new Professional Game Partnership with Premiership Rugby, costing the union about £264m over a span of eight years.
- 42 staff to be axed at RFU
- 64 roles at risk
- 22 new jobs created
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