USI seeks clarity on affect ‘hugely disappointing’ IRFU ban on Trans women will have on college rugby
Contact has been made with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and Student Sport Ireland (SSI) by the Union of Students in Ireland to confirm if the hugely disappointing decision by the IRFU to ban Trans women from contact rugby will affect student competitions. USI is disgusted by today’s announcement by the IRFU that Trans women will not be allowed to take part in women’s contact rugby competitions for the upcoming season, and will not stand by while any students are excluded from playing the sport they love. USI President, Beth O’Reilly said: “USI has been in touch with both the…