Nations Cup of ‘big benefit’

Ireland’s director of rugby Eddie Wigglesworth hit back at criticism aimed at the IRFU for participating in the IRB Nations Cup.

The validity of Ireland’s trip to Romania was questioned on Friday after they piled on 66 points against Russia in a game abandoned midway through the second half due to a thunder and lightning storm.

But Wigglesworth made no apologies for Ireland’s annual involvement and insisted it would be a big benefit for Irish rugby.