Anthony Tohill has said that a clean, fairly-fought International Rules Series is vitally important for the future of the hybrid game between Ireland and Australia.

AUSTRALIA’s rugby superstars have been asked to consider pay cuts and cheaper hotel rooms as part of a wide-ranging strategy to improve the finances of the Australian Rugby Union.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Ireland have confirmed to the GAA that they are not continuing as sponsor for the International Rules Series in Ireland or the Irish International Rules Team in 2009.