London Irish Refuse To Comment On Planned Protest At Their Friendly With Munster In Cork This Evening
Up to 200 people are expected to attend the protest which is timed for 6pm this evening
The demonstration was organised because of Paddy Jackson's potential inclusion on the London Irish team however the team have confirmed that the 27-year-old will not be part of their squad.
The rugby player was acquitted of rape in March last year following a nine-week trial, in what became known as the Belfast Rape Trial.
However text messages which were derogatory towards women that were exchanged between Paddy Jackson and his team mates were made public in the course of the trial.
ROSA meanwhile says any club to continue to put him forward as a role model for the next generation of rugby players is outrageous
Speaking to RedFM News ROSA activist Fiona Ryan has accused London Irish of giving Paddy Jackson a platform to act as a role model by signing him
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