Munster cancel appointment of Roger Randle after backlash over historic rape allegation
Munster Rugby has cancelled the appointment of Roger Randle as attack coach following public backlash over a resurfaced 1997 rape allegation, which was dropped and denied by Randle. The decision was made by mutual agreement after three members of Munster's professional game committee resigned in protest. Randle expressed sadness over the situation, maintaining his innocence and citing the impact on his family as a key factor in stepping away from the role.
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