Exeter launch probe after ex-England wing Ugo Monye is racially abused

Exeter have promised to research an allegation of ‘disgraceful’ racist abuse at Sandy Park following their recreation in opposition to Gloucester right this moment, after a criticism was made by former England wing Ugo Monye.

The Devon membership will scrutinise CCTV footage to attempt to set up the wrongdoer, having been alerted to an incident by Monye, who was on the floor in his match-day function with TNT Sports. The rugby pundit, who can also be a group captain on BBC‘s Question of Sport, posted on social media about what occurred.

‘Leaving Sandy Park and one supporter operating via crowd begins shouting “N***a, N***a”,’ he wrote. ‘Disgraceful. Not a single individual mentioned a phrase, challenged and even reported it. He walks off after a light scuffle and followers are actually telling me: “We’re with you”. B******s you are with me. You weren’t with me whenever you noticed and heard essentially the most blatant racism I’ve seen from a supporter at a dwell recreation. So fed up.’ 

Monye spoke to Exeter’s safety employees to cross on particulars in regards to the ugly episode. He was knowledgeable that they might analyse CCTV to see if the offender could be recognized and punished.

The Chiefs launched an official assertion which learn: ‘In mild of latest accusations concerning an incident of racist abuse at Sandy Park following the conclusion of our victory over Gloucester, Exeter Rugby Club might be launching a full investigation. This behaviour won’t be tolerated at our rugby membership and we condemn it within the strongest attainable phrases.

Former England wing Ugo Monye was masking Sunday’s match as a pundit with TNT Sports

‘Our group will start to overview CCTV footage from the stadium instantly, in an try to establish the person in query and we wish to lengthen our sincerest apologies to Ugo Monye, a member of the rugby neighborhood who is extremely revered by everybody at our membership. If anybody has any data concerning this incident, we might ask you to get in contact with the Chiefs as quickly as you may.’ 

This allegation of discrimination at an expert rugby match is one other uncomfortable setback for a sport desperately making an attempt to enhance its picture and its report on range and inclusion, after a sequence of controversies. 

Last month, the RFU confirmed {that a} former council member had been banned for calling a volunteer at Twickenham a ‘black c***’, following an analogous incident final 12 months. 

And 18 months in the past, former England centre Luther Burrell, in an interview with Mail Sport, claimed to have been the sufferer of racist abuse – resulting in an unbiased overview which revealed that such discrimination had been skilled by gamers in any respect ranges of elite rugby in England.

The guests at Sandy Park, Gloucester, added their very own voice of solidarity and outrage, with a social-media publish which learn: ‘Gloucester Rugby would like to express, in the strongest possible terms, its full support of Ugo Monye. 

‘We encourage a thorough investigation and will co-operate fully to ensure the culprit is identified. Racism has no place anywhere – including in our sport.’ 

Premiership Rugby additionally launched an announcement in regards to the incident, which learn: ‘Premiership Rugby is aware of the accusation of racist abuse suffered by Ugo Monye at Sandy Park following the Exeter Chiefs match against Gloucester. 

‘Premiership Rugby offers our full support to Ugo Monye and we stand united with our clubs and players in the fight against racism. Racism has absolutely no place in our game or society. Exeter Chiefs have launched a full investigation and we urge anyone with any information to come forward.’ 

Exeter have promised to research an allegation of ‘disgraceful’ racist abuse at Sandy Park