ULSTER and Ireland players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have been sacked.
Last month, the players were cleared of rape after a nine-week trial but the decision brought a storm of protest from Irish women.
The IRFU and Ulster said yesterday their contracts have been revoked with “immediate effect”.
The IRFU/Ulster Rugby statement said: “In arriving at this decision, the IRFU and Ulster Rugby acknowledge our responsibility and commitment to the core values of the game: Respect, inclusivity and integrity.”
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