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Rugby Club Apologizes for Rape Joke Speaker
30 Apr
Summary
- Alloa Rugby Club president accused of making rape joke.
- Comments also reportedly included racist, homophobic remarks.
- Scottish Rugby Union investigating the unacceptable incident.
Alloa Rugby Club has issued an apology after its president, Alan Stewart, allegedly made offensive remarks at a dinner event. Reports indicate the comments included a joke about rape, alongside racist and homophobic material.
The incident occurred during a speech at Musselburgh RFC. The Scottish Rugby Union has stated it is looking into the "wholly unacceptable" nature of the alleged statements.
Musselburgh RFC commented that the event had "dented the progress" made in developing women's rugby within their club. Alloa Rugby Club emphasized that the individual attended the event personally but stressed the club takes any caused distress very seriously.
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