Rob Kearney was yesterday unveiled as the new chairman of IRUPA, the Irish Rugby Union Players’ Association.
The Willville man, who was in Dundalk yesterday to launch the Chamber of Commerce’s Santa Fun Run with brother Dave, succeeds former Leinster and Ireland team-mate Jonny Sexton, who has moved to France to play with Racing Metro.
Speaking to the press at his unveiling, Kearney expressed his fears over the future of the Heineken Cup and said a breakaway competition by French and English clubs could have a major impact on the Irish provinces.
The former Cooley Kickhams footballer said his main ambition as the new IRUPA chairman would be to enhance the relationship between the players and the IRFU and to help with the transition into life after rugby for those retiring from the game.
Watch Kearney’s interview with IRUPA above.
