RFU council member resigns over Alphonsi postImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Maggie Alphonsi was part of the England team that won the World Cup in 2014ByAlastair TelferBBC Sport journalistPublished27 minutes agoRugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith has resigned after posting discriminatory criticism of television pundit and England World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi.Smith, who represents Warwickshire on the 62-strong body, asked “can someone please explain to me WTF does Maggie Alphonsi know about men’s rugby?” in a Facebook post during coverage of France’s 48-46 win over England in March.This month Smith was stripped of the perks of his position for seven months, which includes tickets to England games, free meals and travel expenses.
Smith removed the post, accepted the charges against him and, after receiving his punishment, sent a letter of apology to Alphonsi.
