The IRFU announced the termination of its men's sevens program, calling it "unbelievably deflating" according to former captain Billy Dardis. This comes ten months after both men's and women's teams competed in the Paris Olympics. While the men's team is set to disband at seasonâs end as part of a broader strategy for financial sustainability, the womenâs program will remain intact. The decision follows the IRFU's financial results, which revealed an â¬18 million deficit for the 2023/24 season, prompting a reassessment of their operations.
Billy Dardis expressed that the closure of the men's sevens program is "unbelievably deflating", particularly after the historic achievement of both men's and women's teams at the Paris Olympics.
The IRFU has confirmed that the men's sevens team will cease operations at the end of this season as part of a strategic decision aimed at achieving long-term financial sustainability.
Following a comprehensive review, the IRFU revealed that the men's sevens program will be shut down while ensuring the continuation of the women's sevens program.
This decision is part of a response to the IRFU's significant financial challenges, highlighted by an â¬18 million deficit reported for the upcoming 2023/24 season.
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