Ulster Rugby response to claim of racial abuse accepted

FOLLOWING a letter from Newport Gwent Dragons to Ulster Rugby concerning perceived racial abuse directed at one of their players, Ulster Rugby has formally responded to the concerns raised by the Welsh outfit.

And, in their response, Ulster Rugby has confirmed to both Newport Gwent Dragons and Celtic Rugby that they have thoroughly investigated this matter and have not been able to substantiate the claims made. Ulster Rugby has, however, acknowledged that there is no place whatsoever in the game for racial abuse or abuse of any kind and have taken the allegations made very seriously.

This, the Ulster branch says, has included reviewing all available television, video and CCTV footage; obtaining reports from the referee; conducting interviews with touch judges, event management staff & stewards, members of the Ulster Rugby Supporters Club, members of the Ulster match team and medical staff, and the Police Service NI officer in charge of the venue.