The Sunday Independent has learnt that Jackson's legal bill is at least €500,000 and has already been discharged by him in full. The terms of the standard rugby player contract are broad in scope, especially a clause relating to termination. That includes being guilty of any form of conduct which brings the IRFU, the game or the player into disrepute". It is understood that any player whose contract is being terminated must be given four weeks written notice. Jackson and Olding are both on contracts with the organisation valued at between €100,000 and €300,000, with Olding paid less than Jackson.

Source: Irish Independent April 01, 2018 17:15 UTC