'Dinosaur' RFL chief Ralph Rimmer urged to quit over 'disgusting' Fijan remarks

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revelations he mocked the Fijian squad.But Rimmer has no plans to quit - and is determined to see out the rest of his time at the helm before leaving his post in December.Rimmer is facing a barrage of criticism from supporters of the sport after it emerged he was forced to make a grovelling apology to the Fijian squad when footage emerged of him deriding them at an awards dinner.READ MORE: Rugby star sacked for posting half-time vape in toilet cubicle on InstagramRimmer was caught on camera discussing the upcoming World Cup in England, when he questions if any Fijian player "has been arrested yet?"The 56-year-old made the inappropriate remarks in front colleagues, club executives, players and guests while on stage hosting the RFL's annual awards night at Headingley earlier this week.Rimmer denied being racist but "apologised unreservedly" in a statement, while contacting the Fijian management team to say sorry.But members of the Rugby League community took to social media platforms, including Twitter, to batter Rimmer, labelling him a "dinosaur" who is "out of touch" with his sport and someone who should step down with immediate effect.One critic said: "Honestly, is this man living in the bygone days?

He should step down immediately. He has to go now, before the World Cup."Another wrote: "The sooner he is gone from our great sport the better.

What a joke he is. These are disgusting and inappropriate comments."Should Rimmer be forced to stand down? Let us know in the comments sectionRimmer announced earlier this month he will leave the RFL in December.