Rugby Players Ireland CEO to leave role

The CEO of Rugby Players Ireland Omar Hassanein is to leave the organisation after six years in the role, writes Stephen Barry.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2017 - 13:17

Stephen Barry

The CEO of Rugby Players Ireland Omar Hassanein is to leave the organisation after six years in the role, writes Stephen Barry.

The Australian native has overseen a growth in staff from two to 13 in that period but now departs for a position with the International Rugby Players’ Association.

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