IRFU denies under-paying players

THE Irish Rugby Football Union is on a collision course with player representatives IRUPA.

The governing body defended itself vigorously against claims its under-paying players and is seething that IRUPA (Irish Rugby Union Players Association) decided to go public on a variety of financial issues yesterday.

Union spokesman John Redmond reacted strongly and said: “The IRFU is dismayed and disappointed that a mutual agreement has suddenly become a public issue through the media.”