Exeter Chiefs have retired their ‘Big Chief’ mascot but will retain their name and logo following accusations that the club’s branding is racist towards Native Americans. MP Ben Bradshaw blasts Exeter Chiefs' decision to keep Native American logo and branding Exeter Chiefs retired club mascot Big Chief following a board meeting earlier this week - but Exeter … A tweet by Exeter Chiefs … "The one aspect which the board felt could be regarded as disrespectful was the club's mascot, 'Big Chief', and as a mark of respect have decided to retire him. RugbyPass is the premier destination for rugby fans across the globe, with the best news, analysis, shows, highlights, podcasts, documentaries, live match & player stats, live blog feeds, and in some territories live streaming of the world's greatest rugby tournaments all in HD. Exeter Chiefs retire 'disrespectful' mascot but opt against logo change The Premiership club underwent a detailed review after receiving criticism about … "It was noted over the years we have had players and coaches from around the world with a wide range of nationalities and cultures. The Exeter Chiefs board will meet on Wednesday to discuss a rebranding that could see the Premiership club lose their Native American badge and mascot. Exeter Chiefs have said that they will be ‘reviewing’ their official branding this month after protests from fans. Exeter Chiefs controversially keep logo following branding review but retire mascot 'Exeter Chiefs for Change' say they are 'disappointed' and says branding is 'offensive, harmful and unacceptable' "Indigenous peoples have made it clear time and time again that all uses of their imagery in this way are offensive, harmful and unacceptable. "NFL's Washington franchise announced earlier this month that it will drop the team name 'Redskins' and will be known as the 'Washington Football Team' until a replacement nickname is decided.It was prompted by pressure from the Native American community and team sponsors.The franchise launched a review of the team name after multiple sponsors wrote to owner Daniel Snyder threatening to remove signing and end financial agreements, including the stadium naming rights deal with FedEx. Calls for Exeter Chiefs to entirely alter branding in new development Documentaries, Highlights, Shows, and More, all for Free!
The prolific striker was fouled by veteran Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta when through on...Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. MP Ben Bradshaw blasts Exeter Chiefs' decision to keep Native American logo and branding Exeter Chiefs retired club mascot Big Chief following a board meeting earlier this week - but Exeter … "Campaigners 'Exeter Chiefs for Change' have expressed their disappointment at the decision.They said in a strongly-worded statement: "It is incredibly disappointing that Exeter Chiefs has thrown away this opportunity to show itself as an inclusive club. A board review was launched after more than 3,700 supporters signed a petition for the … The campaigners trying to make Exeter Chiefs change their Native American branding say they have been subjected to 'personal attacks and doxing'. Time nearing for All Blacks star to make decision on Super Rugby future 'The WORST decision I have ever seen': Social media fires up as referee awards... Calls for Warren Gatland to resign after latest record-breaking Chiefs loss Courtney Lawes to snub billionaire backed Beziers The five Leicester Tigers players that could be 'stood down' over pay cut deadlock In-demand Tompkins spoke to all four Welsh regions before agreeing Dragons loan move "As fans we are disappointed and frustrated that this battle continues. Exeter Chiefs are to review their name and logo at the club's next board meeting at the end of July, sources have confirmed to ESPN. "It's baffling that they deem this a price worth paying for selfishly and ignorantly clinging to a poorly-thought out logo that's only been used for 20 of the club's 150 years. Exeter Chiefs have decided to retain their name and logo following calls from some fans to lose their Native American branding. "At no time have any players, coaches or their families said anything but positive comments about the branding or culture that exists at the club. Despite going a goal down with just a few minutes... Arsenal have secured the FA Cup after beating Chelsea 2-1 in the final at a fan-free Wembley Stadium. It was, typically, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who scored both Gunners goals -- one penalty and one sublime shoulder-drop... Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has brought Arsenal level in the 2020 FA Cup final after he dispatched a penalty kick past Willy Caballero.