Huge majority of Irish players against proposed Six Nations changes

“It is important that the integrity of the Six Nations, from a spectator’s perspective, remains intact as far as possible.”

Irish rugby players have voted by a huge majority to reject the proposed shortening of the Six Nations, writes Stephen Barry.

The English RFU and Premiership clubs want the tournament run-off in five weeks, rather than the current seven, to free up two weekends for domestic and European games.