US EditionEngland's Racism Claim in Argentina Clash Upheld by World Rugby
SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA, JUL 21 – World Rugby confirmed racist abuse against England players by a small group of Argentina fans during a test match, with over 20,000 spectators present and an official complaint lodged.
- On July 15, World Rugby received an official complaint from England Rugby regarding racist abuse, noting it occurred during the second Test in San Juan.
- During the second Test in San Juan, a small group of five to seven Argentina fans verbally abused England players, occurring as the visitors’ bench warmed up behind the posts.
- World Rugby launched an immediate investigation involving witness statements and video analysis, but was unable to identify the individuals responsible.
- World Rugby said it worked with the Argentine Rugby Union to develop an action plan to enhance operations and educate fans, and the UAR will not face punishment but must implement a fan education plan.
- A World Rugby statement said there is no place in rugby or society for discrimination, abuse or hate speech, and any complaint of discrimination is taken extremely seriously, and the organization expressed its full support for those affected.
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Los Angeles Times
Santa Maria TimesThe International Rugby Federation was unable to identify those responsible for acts of racism after receiving a complaint from England about abuses directed at its players during a game in Argentina this month.
Idaho State Journal
World Rugby unable to identify perpetrators of racism at Argentina-England match
LONDON (AP) — World Rugby couldn't identify perpetrators of racism after receiving a complaint from England regarding abuse aimed at its players during a match in Argentina this month.
The International Federation launched investigations after players from the 15th of England complained that they had been the target of discriminant comments from the public on the margins of a test-match on 12 July against the Pumas.
These insults were allegedly uttered by the Argentinian public at the meeting held in San Juan on 12 July.
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