Super Rugby Pacific Statement

Super Rugby Pacific Competition Management was made aware of an allegation of racial abuse following the Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 match between Melbourne Rebels and Fijian Drua at AAMI Park on Friday 5 May.

Any report of racial abuse is taken seriously by the Competition and Competition Management, with the assistance of the Rebels and Rugby Australia, commenced an immediate investigation into the matter.

A thorough investigation has now been completed into the allegation and based on the evidence available the allegation of racial abuse could not be substantiated.

The Competition maintains a zero tolerance towards any anti-social behaviour by spectators and, while the Competition encourages fans to cheer for their team, it expects that respect should always be shown for others.

Rugby prides itself on the values of respect and integrity and spectators must adhere to these values while attending matches. The Competition reminds everyone that strict penalties will be enforced for any behaviour that is likely to intimidate, offend, insult, humiliate or discriminate against any other person on the ground of their religion, race, colour or national or ethnic origin.