The men’s and women’s All-Ireland league seasons have been cancelled.
The IRFU says the impact of COVID-19 meant playing the leagues was impossible.
The Union and the four provinces will now work with clubs to look at the completion of the EnerGia Community Series and to review alternative forms of rugby such as touch and tag rugby, which may provide players with much sought after rugby later in the year.
Sligo head coach Paddy Pearson gave his reaction to the news:
