ITV News published this video item, entitled “Rugby Union bosses apologises to ex-England player Luther Burrell over racism | ITV News” – below is their description.
Rugby union bosses have apologised to Luther Burrell after the former England centre said racism was “rife” in the sport.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, the 32-year-old from Huddersfield – who has played for clubs including Leeds, Sale, Northampton and Newcastle, plus Warrington in rugby league – spoke about dressing room “racial banter” that has “become normal” and “needs to be addressed”.
He said he had faced racially-loaded comments about bananas, fried chicken and slavery and been greeted with a racial slur.
Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2022-06-27/rugby-bosses-apologise-after-luther-burrell-says-racism-in-sport-rife
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