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Rugby Football League chief executive Tony Sutton will stand down from his position after two years.
Sutton previously spent 13 years with Hull FC and joined the RFL as director of finance and facilities in February 2017.
Having been appointed chief operating officer of the RFL in January 2019, he went on to succeed Ralph Rimmer on an interim basis in December 2022 before taking on the role permanently in March 2023.
“It has been a privilege to work in a sport I have come to love over more than two decades, with Hull FC and the RFL – and especially to hold the position of chief executive of the RFL for the past three years,” he said.
“There have inevitably been major challenges during that period, most obviously the pandemic of 2020 – but throughout them all, it is the commitment and support of the staff of the RFL that I will remember the most fondly.
“Rugby league is a unique sport, full of special people, and I will always be grateful for the opportunities and experiences it has provided.”
Sutton will now assist the RFL board for the remainder of 2025, including the upcoming expansion of Super League for next season.
“The RFL and Rugby League Commercial have strong executive management teams who, supported by both boards, are well-placed to maximise the exciting prospects and opportunities for the sport this autumn and into 2026, allowing us to run our recruitment process,” the RFL added.
