Exeter Chiefs working with police over Ugo Monye's racism allegations

Exeter Chiefs have announced that they are working closely with the police following allegations by former England international Ugo Monye, who accused a supporter of racist abuse after Sunday's Gallagher Premiership match against Gloucester.

Monye, the 40-year-old former Harlequins player and pundit, described the incident as the most explicit racism he has encountered as he exited Sandy Park.

The club has already extended an apology to Monye and has forwarded CCTV footage of the incident to Devon and Cornwall Police for investigation.

"Exeter Rugby Club have been working closely alongside Devon & Cornwall Police following the reported incident of racial abuse," read a club statement.

"We would like to say a big thank you to the huge number of people who have been in contact with the club with statements and information regarding the incident.

"We know that this behaviour is not representative of our fans.

"Exeter Chiefs have a zero-tolerance policy for behaviour of this kind, and we have acted as quickly as possible to ensure that this has been dealt with following the advice of all appropriate authorities."

The Rugby Football Union and the Premiership Rugby also came in support of Monye following the incident.

"We are appalled by the racist abuse Ugo Monye faced following the Exeter Chiefs game against Gloucester," read a statement from the England board.

"Ugo is a great champion of rugby, inclusion, and diversity; he has our full support. Racism cannot be accepted in our sport.

"Rugby authorities, clubs, fans, players and volunteers must all act consistently and without tolerance to any form of abuse of discrimination."