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Ex-Ireland player Francis sacked over Smith comments

The British Irish Lions and Harlequins have both strongly condemned comments made by former Ireland international Neil Francis regarding out-half Marcus Smith.
Rugby • 23 Jul 21

Francis: Aki's Ireland inclusion is 'morally' wrong

Neil Francis believes the inclusion of Bundee Aki in the Ireland squad is "fundamentally wrong" and doesn't respect the integrity of international rugby.
Rugby • 07 Nov 17

Francis sorry for comments on gay people in sports

Former Ireland rugby international Neil Francis has apologised for suggesting that gay people do not have an interest in sport and that the professional sporting environment is not something in which gay people are interested.
Other sport • 17 Feb 14

Francis: Gay people not interested in sports

Former Ireland rugby international Neil Francis has suggested that gay people do not have an interest in sport.
Other sport • 16 Feb 14

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