England rugby threaten to leave Twickenham and two major UK cities picked for new home

It would be a tough call for us. It would be very difficult. I don’t know how we would justify the investment in the stadium if we can’t get the increase in the event licences.”

Asked whether the RFU would relocate if the council rejected its request, Sweeney said

Part of the renovation from 2027 means we are in discussions with Richmond borough council to stage more non-rugby events. For us it is three [events] and we are only allowed one on a Friday,

Sweeney told the Business of Sport podcast

There are plenty of places that would like to have us. Birmingham, Milton Keynes would love to have us there,

Sweeney said on the Business of Sport podcast

It would be a tough call for us

Asked whether relocating was a genuine possibility, Sweeney added