IRFU release statement following “cowardly” Edwin Edogbo racial abuse
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Cowards.
The IRFU have released a statement revealing they are investigating the “cowardly” racial abuse aimed at debutant Edwin Edogbo online over the weekend.
Ireland were forced to disable comments on some of their posts due to abuse aimed at the Cobh man, who came off the bench to make his Ireland debut in the win over Italy.
The 23-year-old Munster lock came on after 55 minutes to a rapturous ovation from the crowd at the Aviva.
But unfortunately, his incredible achievement is now being marred by a select few.
“We’re aware of some targeted abuse online in recent days and continue to work with Signify (a data technology company which specialises in protecting against online abuse) and the relevant authorities to report it,” an IRFU statement read.
“We will also continue to fully support all affected by the cowardly actions of a minority, and investigations are underway alongside our partners Signify.
“It is clear that racist abuse has no place in Irish society and the IRFU has a zero tolerance policy towards racism of any form.”
