Rugby chiefs wait on garda probe

NATIONAL and Munster rugby chiefs are adopting a wait-and-see stance after a controversial incident during a provincial underage game in Limerick on Sunday.

A garda investigation has been launched into an alleged assault by an adult on a teenage player during Shannon’s North Munster U-15 tie with Bruff at Kilballyowen Park which was subsequently abandoned by the match officials

The outcome could have huge implications for the Shannon club who last week lost an appeal against a €25,000 fine imposed by IRFU disciplinary chiefs following a verbal assault on international referee George Clancy.