Irish Rugby Star Challenges IRFU on 7s Program Cuts

Irish Rugby 7s Program Cuts: Kennedy Disputes Financial Motivation Ireland's rugby community is reeling from the IRFU's recent decision to cut the men's 7s program. The announcement, made on Wednesday, sparked immediate controversy. However, former Ireland 7s player Terry Kennedy has offered a different perspective. In an exclusive interview with Virgin Media News, Kennedy stated that the decision was not financially driven. He claims the program's financial impact on the IRFU is minimal, saying, "The men's sevens program definitely isn't a large contributor to that [deficit]. I imagine it's a drop in the ocean compared to some other costs." Kennedy's comments challenge the prevailing narrative surrounding the cuts and suggest other factors might be at play. The IRFU has yet to publicly respond to Kennedy's statements. The future of Irish rugby 7s remains uncertain, but Kennedy's perspective provides a crucial element to the ongoing discussion.