Rugby reds and blues

Madam, – Munchkins by the grace of BOD. – Is mise,

Madam, – Munchkins by the grace of BOD. – Is mise,

JOHN SOMERS,

Leopardstown,

Dublin 18

Madam, – “Only this Government would allow a national sporting event in our national stadium to be televised live exclusively by a foreign premium subscription satellite broadcaster (Sky) “(Letters, May 6th). I would hope that, in the current climate, the Government is busying itself with governing the country, and not interfering in perfectly valid commercial contracts.

Incidentally, when did Croke Park become “our national stadium”? And in answer to another correspondent, non-segregation is not unique to the “great game” of rugby – the GAA supporters of our own great games of hurling and football have never experienced segregation of any kind. Yours, etc,

RONAN CAHILL,

Ranelagh, Dublin 6.