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Friend Of Racially Abused Irish Rugby Player Is Ashamed To Be Irish
Season 6
Episode 1229
Published 4 months ago
Description
Racist abuse aimed at Irish rugby player Edwin Edogbo blows up online after the Six Nations win over Italy – so bad the IRFU had to shut off comments. Born and raised in Cobh, Co. Cork to Nigerian parents, the 23-year-old is Irish… so why are some people losing their minds over that?
Adrian, Jeremy and callers tear into the vile comments, the “heritage” argument, and the cowards hiding behind anonymous accounts. Angela (a Munster supporter who knows the family) and Aine (raising a mixed-race child in Ireland) bring it home in a powerful, emotional chat.
Plus: another Opinions Matter travel mug giveaway question at the end.