UK - William M. Mercer has been appointed as actuarial, administration and investment consultant for the £3 million Rugby Football Union defined benefit pension plan.

The scheme has over 170 members and was formerly advised by Jardine Lloyd Thompson (formerly Abbey National Benefit Consultants Ltd).

Nick Eastwood, Finance Director at the Rugby Football Union, comments: "We look forward to working with the Mercer team whom we are confident will contribute positively to our pension plan."