IRFU treating clubs like eejits, says coach

A NOTHER high profile rugby figure yesterday slammed the IRFU’s treatment of club rugby.

Garryowen coach Paul Cunningham backed comments made by Cork Constitution’s outgoing President Der O’Riordan in Monday’s Irish Examiner that the domestic game is tumbling down the pecking order.

Former Munster hooker Cunningham blasted: “What needs to be addressed is whether it’s worth our while travelling up and down the country to play in the All-Ireland League.