Steve Brown to step down as RFU CEO

The RFU Chief Executive Steve Brown has today announced that he is stepping down and will be leaving the RFU at the end of the year.

Brown joined the RFU in 2011, and has held a number of roles including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Officer Business Operations, and Managing Director of England Rugby 2015, before being appointed Chief Executive in September 2017.

“This has been a very difficult decision for me to make, and I informed the RFU Board earlier this week that the time is right for me to step down and take some time out," said Brown.

"I’ve loved my time in rugby, and am deeply proud to have made a contribution to a sport I love. It has been a fascinating 7 ½ years, and a great honour to lead the RFU over the last 14 months...I’m sad to leave, but the Union is in good shape, with an excellent leadership team in place. I have always been a rugby fan, and always will be, and I wish all our England teams, coaches, and everyone involved with the game at all levels the very best for the future, which looks bright for the English game.”
 

 
 
  
Nigel Melville, Director of Professional Rugby will be the  Interim Chief Executive of the RFU until a new Chief Executive is appointed and in place.