there s racism at every level of elite rugby in england, including at national level. those are the findings of the rugby football union s investigation into discrimination. it follows former england centre luther burrell s allegations last year that racism was rife in the sport and racist banter had become normalised. tonight he says he s proud and has a sense of closure after his claims of racism were found to be true. he s been talking about his experiences to our sports editor dan roan, a warning some people may find parts of the interview upsetting. it s been a tough eight to ten months, to be honest. i was disappointed initially by the lack of support shown from some of my peers. it was as if my comments were being dismissed. it peers. it was as if my comments were being dismissed. being dismissed. it was almost like eole being dismissed. it was almost like peeple needed being dismissed. it was almost like people needed proof. being dismissed. it was almost
some form of racism . the rfu says its report finds that. newcastle falcons meanwhile have told us that. moving onto football. there are two more games in the premier league tonight. manchester united can move into the champions league places if they beat brentford
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racism you ve experienced what did you make of what luther had to say? was absolutely shocking. it s 2023, the world has moved on. yeah, i ve experienced things like that, i ve experienced things like that, i ve experienced far worse. but in a different time but i never want luther to have to name and shame people, you get the most progress not what we name and shame it s when people hold their hands up and say, i was wrong. i m calling out to the person, if he is listening who said that to luther burrell, you can do so much by doing that. that s the plea. luther burrell, has experience, he s been brave enough to talk about it and let s go in another five years time and look at things have gotten any better. it s a can be in my heart to know that a