URC chief keen to emulate US sports model

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■By STEFFAN THOMAS

MARTIN Anayi admits the United Rugby Championship does need to consider a restriction on player salaries and would like the cross-border competition to take inspiration from American Football.
The URC is often criticised for the disparity in playing budgets with Leinster’s spend significantly higher than the likes of the Dragons. Unlike the Gallagher Premiership there is no salary cap in the URC, but Anayi revealed it is something which needs to be looked at.
“I think there is a role for a salary restriction or cap, but it’s got to be r...

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