THE Irish Rugby Football Union has announced a change to its funding model which will see the four provinces contribute “up to 30 per cent” to help cover the cost of players on central contracts from next season.
Currently, Leinster have nine players on central contracts with the IRFU while Munster, Connacht and Ulster each have one.The IRFU says the recommendations of its review have the support of the provinces, the steering committee and the governing body’s union committee.
The union added that annual funding of approximately €40 million (£34m) wi...