Wednesday, March 21, 2012

University of East Anglia disbands rugby team after players dress up as warlord Kony, Gary Speed and the Ku Klux Klan for 'bad taste' party

A university rugby team has been disbanded after players dressed up at a 'bad taste' party as Baby P, a member of the Ku Klux Klan and the late Wales manager Gary Speed.

Another member of the group also went to the weekly social event at the University of East Anglia in Norwich dressed as Ugandan warlord Joesph Kony.

Players were accused of indulging in sexist and racist behaviour on the night out and the team has now been banned for the next 18 months.

The union said they had received 'consistent complaints' about the team over the past few years.

The team previously caused £1,300 worth of damage at a hotel in Norwich during their Christmas social.

The Union of UEA Students said the rugby players had damaged the reputation of the university and its Sports Association. Read More