‘In my car crying, hope you’re happy’ – Sonja Mclaughlan posts tragic tweet following England interview

It was a dramatic day in the rugby world after Wales stormed to a blistering Triple Crown win over England with a 40-24 win. Sonja Mclaughlan has found herself in the firing line of England fans.

Following a direct interview with England captain Owen Farrell in which she asked some tough questions her social media accounts were set upon by trolls.

The BBC presenter posted a harrowing message on her social media feed this evening after the abuse from users on Twitter.

Sonja Mclaughlan interviewed Owen Farrell immediately after the heavy loss to Wales in Cardiff and made sure to ask direct questions to the England skipper.

Here was the interview with the England skipper Owen Farrell earlier this evening.

Owen Farrell says “there’s no point in talking about” Wales’ controversial opening try after England were beaten 40-24 in Cardiff.#sixnations #bbcrugby #WALvENG pic.twitter.com/P1rMTjdsIU

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 27, 2021

The BBC presenter was bombarded on social media by fans who felt her line of questioning was not fair.

Here is what she tweeted to her followers earlier this evening.

Toxic, embarrassing, disgraceful, appalling. Just some of the feedback I’ve had.

Thanks for using @ sign so it’s all hit home.

Now imagine getting inundated with abuse for doing your job.

In my car crying. Hope you’re happy

— Sonja McLaughlan (@Sonjamclaughlan) February 27, 2021

Rugby Onslaught has looked through some of the tweets that were sent to Sonya Mclaughlan. Here are some that we’ve picked out some of those responses.

Fair play to @owen_faz for handling perfectly the dreadful questions from Sonja McLaughlan. Hat tip to him.

— PhilBB (@RugbyPhilBB) February 27, 2021

Sonja McLaughlan’s post game questions are delivered absolutely disgracefully

— Lloyd (@TreharrisonFord) February 27, 2021

I try not to be personal about these things, but Sonja’s interview technique has been appalling for years – and that was the worst yet. Admirable self restraint from the England captain not to rise to repeated, tabloid-style baiting masquerading as ‘asking the tough questions.’

— james devas (@jamesdevas) February 27, 2021

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