A member of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) council has resigned from his position after making a discriminatory comment on social media about Maggie Alphonsi, a celebrated England World Cup winner.
The council member’s departure follows a public backlash after he questioned Alphonsi’s knowledge of men’s rugby in a social media post. The incident has ignited a discussion about sexism within the sport.
Перефразированный русский текст:
Член совета Союза регби Англии (RFU) подал в отставку после того, как сделал сексистское заявление в социальных сетях, касающееся победительницы Чемпионата мира от Англии Мэгги Алфонси. Возмущение вызвал комментарий, в котором ставился под сомнение авторитет Алфонси в мужском регби.
English Translation:
A Rugby Football Union (RFU) council member has resigned from his position after making a sexist remark on social media about England’s World Cup winner, Maggie Alphonsi. The member’s departure comes after his comment, which questioned Alphonsi’s expertise in men’s rugby, sparked widespread criticism.
