Irish rugby at a crossroads - Where do the IRFU’s priorities lie?

NOT long ago I posed a question as to what direction the IRFU is heading in relation to its handling of the provinces.
Irish rugby at a crossroads - Where do the IRFU’s priorities lie?
Wed, 06 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
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Donal Lenihan
A rugby player, coach and manager during a glittering career with Munster, Ireland and the Lions and now a definitive voice in Irish rugby analysis and commentary.

What is driving its policy decisions at present?

Is everything geared exclusively towards the success of the national team - to the detriment of the provinces and is there any appetite for putting structures in place to enable our provincial sides compete seriously once again for Champions Cup glory?

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