The IRFU has condemned “cowardly” racist abuse posted on social media having already suspended comments relating to a post congratulating Edwin Edogbo after his Test debut for Ireland against Italy in Saturday’s Six Nations game. The IRFU subsequently posted ‘Our latest debutant’ with a picture of the 23-year-old holding his first cap on the pitch itself on X. “We’re aware of some targeted abuse online in recent days and continue to work with Signify and the relevant authorities to report it,” said an IRFU spokesperson when contacted by the Irish Examiner. “We will also continue to fully support all affected by the cowardly actions of a minority and investigations are underway alongside our partners Signify. So the keyboard warriors on Twitter, or whatever you call it now, need to cop on and try and help these kids.”

Source: Irish Examiner February 16, 2026 16:05 UTC