The IRFU insists player welfare is "of paramount importance" as it prepares to face a legal case from former players who say they suffered brain injuries while playing rugby.
Solicitor firm Maguire McClafferty have confirmed that they are representing a number of unnamed clients in a legal action that could come before the courts in the coming months.
World Rugby, the RFU and WRU are already facing a class-action lawsuit that was launched on Monday by over 185 players.
