Racism in Rugby: Ugo Monye Reports Racial Abuse, Exeter Chiefs Launch Investigation

Former England player Luther Burrell calls for more action, suggesting the incident presents an opportunity for the Rugby Football Union to set a precedent.

Former England international Ugo Monye reported experiencing racial abuse from a fan at a match between Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester Rugby.
Exeter Chiefs have launched a full investigation into the incident and have extended their sincerest apologies to Monye.
Luther Burrell, another former England player, has expressed solidarity with Monye and called for more action rather than words in response to such incidents.
Racism in rugby has been a recurring issue, with numerous incidents reported over the past 18 months.
Burrell suggests that this incident presents an opportunity for the Rugby Football Union to set a precedent and uphold standards within the sport.