
IRFU turns off social media comments over Edogbo abuse
The Irish Rugby Football Union has to turn off comments on a social media post which congratulate debutant Edwin Edogbo, following replies which contained racial abuse.
TUESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2026, 04:19

The Irish Rugby Football Union has to turn off comments on a social media post which congratulate debutant Edwin Edogbo, following replies which contained racial abuse.

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