Harris will honour his contract

Speaking exclusively to the BBC Sport website from Wales' World Cup base in Australia, Harris revealed he will remain a union player for at least the remaining 18 months of his contract.

The Cardiff fly-half admitted he had been approached by a rugby league club last month, but that he had rejected the offer.

"I've got nothing to hide so I can reveal that I was contacted by a league club, who put an offer on the table - but I've always been contacted by clubs," Harris said.

"It was a reasonable offer that I had to consider for the sake of my family, but after a meeting with the Welsh Rugby Union and Cardiff Blues I'm definitely staying in union.

"As far as I'm concerned I will remain a union player for the remaining 18 months of my contract, and maybe beyond."

At no point did anybody suggest that my wages should be cut Iestyn Harris Read the column in full

Harris made a big-money switch from Leeds Rhinos in August 2001 and has made steady progress in the 15-man game.

He will start Wales' opening World Cup clash with Canada at centre alongside Sonny Parker.

The Rhinos have made no secret they are keen to tempt Harris back and the Bradford Bulls are another longtime admirer of the former Great Britain star.

Financial problems at the cash-strapped WRU have also led to rumours that Welsh rugby's governing body had tried to renegotiate Harris' contract.

But Harris added: "At no point did anybody suggest that my wages should be cut, or try to alter my existing contract.

"The WRU has been incredibly professional in its dealings with me, which have all been up front and personal."