IRFU condemns 'cowardly' online abuse after Edwin Edogbo's Ireland debut

"It is clear that racist abuse has no place in Irish society and the IRFU has a zero tolerance policy towards racism of any form.”

Edwin Edogbo with supporters after the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Italy. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The IRFU has condemned “cowardly” racist abuse posted on social media having already suspended comments relating to a post congratulating Edwin Edogbo after his Test debut for Ireland against Italy in Saturday’s Six Nations game.

The Munster forward, born in Cork to Nigerian parents, and the first ever Cobh Pirates player to make his senior debut for the men’s national team, came on to a huge ovation from the Aviva Stadium crowd after 70 minutes at the weekend.