Ulster referee in fear after ‘vile, sexist abuse’

Ulster Rugby chiefs have fined Coleraine RFC £5,000 following ‘sustained, vile, sexist abuse’ towards a female rugby referee in March.

Ulster referee in fear after ‘vile, sexist abuse’
Sat, 27 Oct, 2018 - 13:18

By Colm O’Connor

Ulster Rugby chiefs have fined Coleraine RFC £5,000 following ‘sustained, vile, sexist abuse’ towards a female rugby referee in March.

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