"Disgraced player convicted over sex attack in France dropped after huge furore greeted his signing An ex-Ireland rugby star convicted of failing to prevent a gang rape has been dropped by his local club in Tyrone after his signing was widely criticised. Days after it was revealed governing body Ulster Rugby was working with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to block Clogher Valley RFC signing Chris Farrell, the club confirmed he was no longer registered with them."
"An ex-Ireland rugby star convicted of failing to prevent a gang rape has been dropped by his local club in Tyrone after his signing was widely criticised."
Chris Farrell, an ex-Ireland rugby player convicted of failing to prevent a gang rape in France, was dropped by his local club in Tyrone after his signing provoked widespread criticism. Governing body Ulster Rugby coordinated with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) in an effort to block Clogher Valley RFC from signing him. Following those interventions and public outcry, Clogher Valley RFC confirmed that Farrell was no longer registered with the club. The sequence involved an initial signing attempt, intervention by rugby authorities, and the club's subsequent decision to remove Farrell from its registration.
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