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Ireland rugby launch investigation over Edwin Edogbo racist abuse

Edwin Edogbo made his Ireland debut on Saturday
Edwin Edogbo made his Ireland debut on Saturday (PA)
  • Irish rugby player Edwin Edogbo was subjected to racist abuse online following his international debut for Ireland against Italy in the Six Nations.
  • The abuse appeared on the Irish Rugby Football Union's (IRFU) official social media platforms after celebrating his first cap.
  • The IRFU has launched an investigation into the "cowardly" racist comments, stating it has a zero-tolerance policy towards racism.
  • The union confirmed it is working with its partners, Signify, and relevant authorities to report the abuse and support those affected.
  • Edogbo, 23, born in County Cork to Nigerian parents, played the final 10 minutes of the match, contributing to Ireland's 20-13 victory.
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