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RFU council member resigns over discriminatory Alphonsi comments

Maggie Alphonsi: RFU council member resigns over discriminatory comments about World Cup winner RFU council member Matt Smith resigns after making discriminatory comments about former England international Maggie Alphonsi; World Cup winner Alponsi had criticised his punishment, saying "sexism and misogyny still exist within rugby and must be challenged whenever they occur" Tuesday 9 June 2026 13:34, UK Rugby Football Union Council member Matt Smith has resigned over discriminatory online...

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Warwickshire RFU chair Smith quits over comments about player-turned-pundit Alphonsi

Warwickshire RFU chair Smith quits over comments about player-turned-pundit Alphonsi June 9 : England Rugby Football Union Council member Matt Smith has resigned from his role as chair of Warwickshire RFU after posting discriminatory comments about former England international Maggie Alphonsi, the organisation said. Smith had questioned Alphonsi’s credentials in a Facebook post, asking what she knew about the men’s game. Alphonsi, who won the 2014 World Cup and earned 74 caps for England,...

Channel News Asia 1d ago

RFU council member punished for post about Alphonsi

A member of the RFU council has been stripped of perks of his position for seven months – including tickets to England games, free meals and travel expenses – after posting discriminatory criticism.

BBC Sport 5d ago

RFU council member punished for post about Alphonsi

A member of the RFU council has been stripped of perks of his position for seven months – including tickets to England games, free meals and travel expenses – after posting discriminatory criticism.

BBC Sport 5d ago

RFU council member punished for post about Alphonsi

A member of the RFU council has been stripped of perks of his position for seven months – including tickets to England games, free meals and travel expenses – after posting discriminatory criticism.

BBC Sport 5d ago

RFU council member resigns over Alphonsi post

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

BBC Sport 1d ago

RFU council member resigns over Alphonsi post

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

BBC Sport 1d ago

RFU council member punished for Maggie Alphonsi comment on Facebook

Matthew Smith has privileges temporarily removed Rugby pundit Alphonsi ‘disappointed’ with outcomeA Rugby Football Union council member has had his privileges suspended for seven months after making a discriminatory comment about the England World Cup winner and pundit Maggie Alphonsi. Matthew Smith, who represents Warwickshire, made the comment on Facebook about the 42-year-old during France’s 48-46 win against England in the Six Nations earlier this year. He posted: “Can someone please...

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RFU council member resigns over Alphonsi post

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

BBC Sport 1d ago

RFU council member resigns over Alphonsi post

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

BBC Sport 1d ago