Rugby referee David McHugh launches High Court action against IRFU after losing job

Former international rugby referee David McHugh has launched High Court proceedings against the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) over the governing body's decision to dismiss from his employment.

Mr McHugh who had been employed by the IRFU since 1997 and has held the role of Referee Performance Manager, claims his purported dismissal from his job is unlawful and in breach of his contractual rights.