IRFU to allow players with sight problems to wear special glasses

Irish rugby players at all levels who suffer sight problems will now be able to wear special goggles after the IRFU signed up to a worldwide trial of the headgear.

IRFU to allow players with sight problems to wear special glasses

The Irish Rugby Football Union yesterday confirmed it would now allow players to partake in the World Rugby Raleri Goggle trial, meaning a player wearing goggles could theoretically take the field for Ireland at senior level.

The IRFU had previously opted out of the trial as it had misgivings over the design of the special goggles, but a spokesman said those had now been resolved.

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