World Rugby upholds England’s racism claim after Argentina clash

21 Jul 2025 • 8:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • England rugby players were subjected to racial abuse during their second Test match against Argentina in San Juan on 12 July, World Rugby has found.
  • The organisation conducted an "immediate and thorough investigation" into the incident but was unable to identify the individuals responsible for the hate speech.
  • Following the investigation, World Rugby and the Argentine Rugby Union have developed an action plan to educate fans and prevent similar incidents in the future.
  • Both World Rugby chair Brett Robinson and England Rugby CEO Bill Sweeney condemned the discriminatory behaviour, saying that racism has no place in the sport or society.
  • The match saw England secure a 22-17 victory, completing a 2-0 series win over Argentina.

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