Our Edenvale rugby neighbours are in trouble

Lions suspend ‘racist’ club

The Golden Lions Rugby Union has banned Edenvale Panthers Rugby Club from all rugby affairs with immediate effect after their racist spat against Soweto Rugby Club last Saturday.

The GLRU confirmed this on Friday morning after its Anti-Racism and Development Committee convened on Thursday afternoon under chairman Ayanda Mjekula.

Edenvale were found guilty after a mass brawl broke out between the two clubs towards the end of their match last weekend. According to the Sowetan, about half a dozen of Soweto’s players spent Sunday nursing bruises and getting medical help for their injuries after Edenvale allegedly turned to violence with players, support staff, fans and parents descending on the field.

Friday’s press release read: ‘The committee considered allegations of racism against Panthers Rugby Club (Edenvale), made by Soweto Rugby Club. After deliberation it was decided that in terms of the mandate of this Committee it has been recommended that the Panthers Rugby Club (Edenvale) and its members be suspended from all GLRU activities with immediate effect."

http://www.keo.co.za/2011/08/12/lions-supsend-racist-club/