Rugby: Home unions in Lions cash row

The Rugby Football Union has begged the southern hemisphere nations to give them a fair deal over Home Unions’ contribution to Lions tours.

Wed, 09 May, 2001 - 17:34

The Rugby Football Union has begged the southern hemisphere nations to give them a fair deal over Home Unions’ contribution to Lions tours.

Coach Graham Henry and his 37-man squad fly out to Australia later this month in what will be a bumper payday for the Wallabies.

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