Ritchie to retire as RFU chief executive


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 18 May 2017

Rugby Union - England - Eddie Jones Press Conference - Twickenham Stadium - 20/11/15 RFU Chief Executive Officer Ian Ritchie during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY

LONDON (Reuters) - Ian Ritchie is to retire as chief executive of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) at the age of 63 and after five years in the role.

The RFU said in a statement on Wednesday that he would leave "at the end of the summer".

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