Before addressing the mistake the IRFU is making I declare my own interest. For 18 years my late husband was secretary of Athlone Rugby Club. He then served as president for two years and was a delegate to the Connacht branch for many years. I went on the march and a rather foolish reporter asked Senator Feeney and me what either of us would know about rugby. The individual in question took on the wrong women. I understand Senator Feeney's late husband played for Sligo. We regard the time we spent, albeit with our spouses, as time well spent.