Ian Nolan appointed Rugby Football League chief executive from October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:46 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Ian Nolan, formerly with Manchester United, has been named the Rugby Football League's new chief executive, effective October 1. RFL chair Nigel Wood emphasized Nolan's fit for the role during this critical time for rugby. This appointment follows a series of interim leadership changes after Tony Sutton stepped down in September. Nolan's selection comes just days after the successful Magic Weekend, which drew over 80,000 attendees at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- •Nolan takes over as chief executive on October 1.
- •He previously worked at Manchester United and Science in Sport.
- •The appointment follows Tony Sutton's resignation last September.
- •RFL has seen interim leadership since Sutton's departure.
- •Magic Weekend recently achieved record attendance of over 80,000.
- 10:46 AMYahoo Sports — Nolan appointed Rugby Football League chief
"Ex-Manchester United executive Ian Nolan is appointed as the Rugby Football League's new chief executive.
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