The damning report published by the RFU backed the former England centre to the hilt reinforcing that the game has to kick on and eradicate casual racism
Ex-England international Luther Burrell has claimed his career has been cut short by the investigation into his racism allegations in English rugby, but he still won’t reveal the identities of his abusers.
The RFU said it ‘believes the investigation has fulfilled its objectives and does not intend to pursue a further disciplinary investigation’.
The 32-year-old said racism was “rife” within rugby.
Northampton Saints have issued a statement that has clarifed that centre Luther Burrell did not suffer any racial abuse while at the midlands club.
The Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby have apologised to Luther Burrell after the former England centre said racism was “rife” in the sport.
Luther Burrell and Mark Fuser make their Newcastle Falcons debuts on Saturday at Ealing Trailfinders, ending both clubs’ eight-month wait for a game.
