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RFU council member resigns over Alphonsi post

RFU council member resigns over Alphonsi post
BBC England Tuesday 09 June 2026, 08:17 UTC 1 min read
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Rugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith resigns after posting discriminatory criticism of television pundit Maggie Alphonsi.

Rugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith resigns after posting discriminatory criticism of television pundit Maggie Alphonsi.
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