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Rugby Football Union investigates alleged racist abuse by supporters during Gloucestershire match
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The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Gloucestershire RFU are investigating allegations that rugby supporters directed racist abuse and personal insults at opposition players during a match between Smiths Rugby and Chosen Hill FP RFC at the Prince of Wales Stadium in Cheltenham.
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- The alleged incident occurred during a Saturday match at the Prince of Wales Stadium in Cheltenham between Smiths Rugby and Chosen Hill FP RFC.
- Smiths Rugby stated that supporters reportedly subjected opposition players to racist abuse and discriminatory language.
- The RFU and Gloucestershire RFU are actively investigating the reported behaviour.
- Chosen Hill FP RFC stated it is taking the complaint very seriously and will take appropriate disciplinary action if warranted.
- Both clubs condemned the behaviour, emphasising that racism and discrimination have no place in rugby.