Tag: Rugby Football Union

Racism experienced ‘in every area of elite rugby’ in England: survey

London, United Kingdom (AFP) Racism has been experienced by players at all levels of elite rugby in England, according to a survey published by the Rugby Football Union. It comes as an independent investigation found that former England centre Luther Burrell was the victim of racial abuse during his time at English top-flight club Newcastle. Burrell, who is of Jamaican descent, said he was subjected to comments about slavery, bananas and fried chicken, adding that […]

Prince Harry, Cameron attend Rugby World Cup launch party in London

Britain’s Prince Harry attended a launch party for Rugby World Cup 2015 on Thursday (September 17) evening, as England prepares to open the tournament against Fiji in front of 80,000 expectant fans at Twickenham Stadium in London on Friday (September 18). Harry was joined by British Prime Minister David Cameron and rugby legend Jason Leonard, who’s also the president of Rugby Football Union (RFU), to celebrate the eve of the tournament in central London. “This […]