England abandoned their Under-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland yesterday evening after a player on the English team reported being subjected to a racist slur. The official reports are being gathered, and the matter will be referred to the independent disciplinary committee who will decide in due course. But beyond whatever happened last night: is discriminatory language still a problem more widely in sport? There are players in all codes who have been subjected to awful online commentary, as well as remarks made on the pitch.

Joining Andrea to discuss is Sean Slattery of the Soccer Referees’ Representative Association, Fiona Hayes, former Munster and Ireland player and coach, as well as listeners.