Twickenham apologises for offence caused in Victoria Cross shirts row

The Rugby Football Union has apologised over its controversial decision to use
the Victoria Cross on England’s new kit after being accused of “belittling”
the honour by holders of the award and charities.




The RFU said in a statement that it would like to apologise to those “who may
have taken offence” at the use of the symbol in the new Canterbury shirts
and promised to “support the work” of the Victoria Cross charities.




The governing body stopped short of withdrawing the shirts, which cost up to
£90.

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