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England Rugby calls for more respect after tirade of online abuse sours Wales’ Six Nations victory – ABC News
England Rugby releases a statement calling for more respect as online abuse of its players spirals following its 40-24 Six Nations defeat to Wales.
England Rugby is the latest sporting organisation to call for an end to online abuse after an increasingly unsavoury reaction to its Six Nations defeat in Wales on the weekend.
Key points:
- England player Ellis Genge said he had been target of death threats on social media in the aftermath of England’s defeat
- BBC reporter Sonja McLaughlan was also targeted, saying the abuse left her crying in her car after the game
- Wales beat England to win the Triple Crown and leave them two wins away from a surprise…
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