Telling the Irish teams that they are losing the TV money while their competitors in England, Scotland, Wales and France aren't is unfair.
While telling people that they have to subsribe to watch sport is ok?
The government already give sports stars tax breaks and the state has also given millions in connections with AVIVIA Stadium.
The IRFU want their bread buttered on both sides.
A compromise will happen. Maybe the 6 nations will be listed.
FG standing up againist free to view sport is telling of that party
The IRFU want it every way.
Massive State Aid + Tax breaks + freedom to sell rights to whoever.
The IRFU gladly took taxpayers money to refurbish the stadium that was once known as Landsdowne Road.
They want it everyway.
S4C show the Magniers League - Whereas Setanta show it over here.
It is about time the govt stepped in.
Let the IRFU and their buddies in FG oppose TV free to view.
If the IRFU want to give back the stadium, or at least the pile of State money that they got to subsidise the stadium, then they can get back up on their high horse about the TV rights.
If it leads to the listing of the 6 nations - Is it not worth it?
Rugby is no longer the sport of the privilidged - It should be open to a wider audience.
How much has this Govt. given to the IRFU?
Might as well say that the GAA shouldn't charge RTE for showing their games because the Government gave them money to build Croke Park
Yep, I'd say that too.Might as well say that the GAA shouldn't charge RTE for showing their games because the Government gave them money to build Croke Park
If the IRFU sees itself as a commercial organisation - let all state grants to them be withdrawn.
Some rugby players also get tax relief big time.
If the IRFU want to be commerial - let them.
Let them paddle their own canoe.
But Alas, they want it both ways.
Eamon Ryan is 100% right.
FG have again shown their true colours.
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