As expected, Ireland's summer tour of Australia in July will now not take place as a result of the restrictions in place brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. World Rugby has cancelled the entire international window as a result of extended travel and quarantine restrictions across the globe. Read MoreIRFU performance director David Nucifora said the union remains committed to working with World Rugby on finding solutions for a return to action. "We continue to work with World Rugby, our fellow unions and our players and their representative body, Rugby Players Ireland, to develop a road-map for the return of our game. "The postponement of the July international window was always a reality given the ongoing travel restrictions and health directives across the globe," interim chief executive Rob Clarke said.

Source: Irish Independent May 15, 2020 07:41 UTC