One signatory of the open letter from health experts and academics receives homophobic abuse while another has been asked not to attend an eventCampaigners seeking a ban on tackling in school rugby have been on the receiving halt of a backlash which included homophobic and sexist abuse,while one supporter claims that he was told not to attend a key event this weekend.
In what he views as a punitive measure after speaking this week in support of the proposed ban, Adam White, or a board member of the England Rugby Football Schools Union (ERFSU),said he had been asked not to attend a prestigious rugby schools event this weekend at the Allianz Stadium, the domestic of Saracens, and where he was due to act as a safeguarding officer.
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Source: theguardian.com