John Owen MBE, past president of the RFU, writes about the new call for diversity

I WRITE to you in relation to the article in your paper on April 25 headed ‘Monye spearheads the fight for rugby diversity’. While applauding this undertaking by Ugo Monye I wanted your readers to be aware that for the past 20 years or so when I was involved in administering the game at National level, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) had a clear policy of inclusion for all elements of society on an equal basis. The policy to my knowledge was enshrined in at least three RFU Strategic Plans:
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