LONDON (Reuters) - Twickenham, the home of English rugby, has banned two fans for two years for homophobic abuse aimed at gay Welsh referee Nigel Owens at a recent international against New Zealand. The pair were also ordered to pay 1,000 pounds each to a charity of Owens' choice. "While instances of this nature are exceptionally rare, the RFU takes rugby’s values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship very seriously and is determined to uphold them," said Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie in a statement on Friday. ...
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