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Rugby bosses tell fans not to abuse media after trolls left interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears

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Welsh rugby bosses have told their fans not to abuse the media after online trolls left pitchside interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears with ‘toxic’ abuse.  The Welsh Rugby Union issued a statement today telling fans ‘this has to stop’ after Ms McLaughlan questioned Welsh captain Alun Wyn Jones about his thoughts on the referee.  The … Read more

BBC and rugby chiefs condemn online trolls who left pitchside interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears

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The BBC, along with rugby chiefs, have condemned online trolls who left pitchside interviewer Sonja McLaughlan in tears with ‘toxic’ abuse over her questions to England skipper Owen Farrell. McLaughlan interviewed Farrell in the aftermath of England’s shock 40-24 defeat against Wales on Saturday during which she questioned him about some of the refereeing decisions that … Read more