IRFU rules out purchasing FAI interest in Aviva Stadium

Rugby’s governing body has ruled out buying the FAI’s stake in the Aviva Stadium after speculation that such a move could provide a short-term measure to ease the crisis-ridden sporting body’s financial woes.

The IRFU and FAI have a joint venture called New Stadium DAC which owns and operates the Aviva Stadium, and rugby officials met counterparts from the Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport to discuss matters relating to the Dublin venue.