Debbie Jevans quits Rugby World Cup 2015 for 'personal reasons'

Debbie Jevans has resigned as chief executive of the organising committee of this year's Rugby World Cup, citing "personal reasons".

Jevans, who was previously director of Olympic sport for the London 2012 Games, has been in charge of England Rugby 2015 since October 2012.

A statement from England 2015 said: "Debbie Jevans CBE has decided to resign as chief executive of England Rugby 2015 (ER2015) due to personal reasons.

"Debbie has been at the helm of the Rugby World Cup Organising Committee since October 2012, and leaves with a highly experienced event delivery executive team in p…