'The horrific scenes witnessed over the last few months can not go on'
Leinster Rugby 's men and women's squads have issued a statement calling for an "immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza and have made a donation to UNICEF to aid children there.
"The Leinster Rugby men and women’s squads would like to add our collective voices to the growing calls at home and abroad for an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza," read the Blues statement.READ MORE:Playing for England not in Ross Molony's thoughts as Leinster departure looms "A donation on behalf of the Leinster Rugby players will be made to UNICEF, to help the children of Gaza."
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