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Robinson urges RFU to increase efforts to promote rugby in deprived areas

The former England captain Jason Robinson has urged the Rugby Football Union to increase its efforts to promote the sport in deprived areas

The Guardian - UK

England ace Maro Itoje recalls a "few experiences" of racism after damning RFU report

Following allegations made by Luther Burrell, a devastating RFU report concluded that racism has been experienced by players at all levels of elite rugby in England

Daily Mirror

Maro Itoje: “Together we must find a way to stop England player drain abroad"

“We have an opportunity to collectively fix all these issues. We have an opportunity to have a situation where all parties win. None of these issues are irreversible"

Daily Mirror

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Maro Itoje hopeful English rugby’s racism investigation can change game

Maro Itoje says English rugby’s racism investigation should be a watershed moment for the game but has warned change will not occur overnight

The Guardian - UK

Not a great place to be – Maro Itoje says racism has to be eradicated from rugby

Luther Burrell was found by an independent investigation to have been the victim of racial abuse.

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as English giants hold talks with half a dozen Welsh players, respected coach dies and Wales star's worst fears confirmed

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

RFU partner with Show Racism The Red Card in fight against discrimination in rugby

English rugby chiefs have partnered with Show Racism The Red Card in a renewed bid to stamp out discrimination in the sport.

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Luther Burrell finds ‘closure’ after rugby racism allegations upheld

An independent investigation found the ex-England international was racially abused during his time with Newcastle Falcons

The Independent UK

Luther Burrell’s allegations of racism at Newcastle upheld by investigation

The RFU said it ‘believes the investigation has fulfilled its objectives and does not intend to pursue a further disciplinary investigation’.

The Independent UK

RFU survey reveals racism experienced by players ‘in every area of elite rugby’

The Rugby Football Union pledged to ramp up efforts to tackle discrimination after its own inclusion and diversity survey found that ‘in every area of elite rugby … players had experienced some form of racism’

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