World Cup fans face domestic match ban and reported to policeSocial media posts will be tracked for racism and other abuse
Supporters who post online hate speech or threatening messages towards players and officials at the Rugby World Cup risk being banned from domestic matches and reported to police, authorities have warned.
World Rugby said that a new deal with the data company Signify would allow it to track tweets and Instagram posts for racism, homophobia and other forms of abuse in real time – and help put an “online protective shield around all tournament match officials, players and coaches” during the tournament.
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