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World Rugby Upholds England’s Racism Complaint, Launches Joint Fan Education Plan

The initiative underscores governing bodies’ zero-tolerance stance after racially abusive chants marred England’s San Juan victory.

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England made an official complaint about racist taunts from fans after beating Argentina 22-17 in San Juan on July 12
Cunningham-South, pictured, and Opoku-Fordjour received the abuse during the first half
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Overview

  • World Rugby confirmed that Argentina fans subjected England players to racial abuse during the July 12 Test in San Juan.
  • Investigators reviewed witness accounts and match footage but could not identify the perpetrators.
  • World Rugby chair Brett Robinson and England Rugby CEO Bill Sweeney condemned the incident and assured players of organisational support.
  • Gabriel Travaglini, president of the Argentine Rugby Union, regretted the failure to pinpoint individuals and pledged to partner on preventive action.
  • The joint action plan will roll out fan education programmes at upcoming fixtures to fortify rugby’s anti-discrimination policies.