THE Irish Rugby Football Union are optimistic the four provinces will survive the financial crisis engulfing the English club game. The IRFU reported a 5.9m euro (£5.17m) profit for the year ending July 31. While the governing body forecasted deficits for the next three years, they expect Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connacht to pull through. “It’s important for professional rugby that you operate with the funds you have with certainty,” said IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts. “I don’t believe it will have any impact as long as the four pro...