Robinson set for written warning

Northampton scrum-half Mark Robinson will receive a written warning and be urged to curb his language by English rugby’s senior disciplinary official after being cleared of making racially abusive remarks.

Northampton scrum-half Mark Robinson will receive a written warning and be urged to curb his language by English rugby’s senior disciplinary official after being cleared of making racially abusive remarks.

Rugby Football Union disciplinary chief Jeff Blackett decided there was “insufficient evidence” to charge Robinson with an offence of racism last night, following the episode in Saturday’s match against Bath at Franklin’s Gardens when complaints from four supporters caused the match to be interrupted.

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