Roadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown signposted for Irish rugby but dark clouds remain

IRFU CEO Philip Browne yesterday signposted Irish Rugby’s roadmap out of the Covid-19 lockdown for the rest of the year but warned the governing body was spending “tomorrow’s money today” just to stay afloat.
Roadmap out of Covid-19 lockdown signposted for Irish rugby but dark clouds remain
Sat, 23 May, 2020 - 08:00
Simon Lewis

Philip Browne, Chief Executive, IRFU, at the Guinness PRO14 season launch at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Philip Browne, Chief Executive, IRFU, at the Guinness PRO14 season launch at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

IRFU CEO Philip Browne yesterday signposted Irish Rugby’s roadmap out of the Covid-19 lockdown for the rest of the year but warned the governing body was spending “tomorrow’s money today” just to stay afloat.

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