IRFU deny plans to end Connacht pro rugby

The IRFU tonight issued a statement denying a decision has been made to scrap the professional set-up in Connacht.

Thu, 09 Jan, 2003 - 22:30

The IRFU tonight issued a statement denying a decision has been made to scrap the professional set-up in Connacht.

There was widespread anger at reports today that the Connacht professional set-up would be ended. The report came ahead of an important Parker Pen Shield clash for the men from the west.

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