Person: Beitzel

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Australians aggression could end International Rules series

The son of the late Australian Rules star Harry Beitzel who pioneered the International Rules concept fears the hybrid initiative could be undermined by an over-aggressive Australian side over the coming two weekends.

Thu, 09 Nov, 2017

Down Under turned game on its head

The announcement this week that the GAA will send a team of its best players to Australia to play International Rules against a team of Australian footballers in 2017 marks 50 years of engagement between the two sports.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2016

Beitzel thrilled at decision to resume series

HARRY BEITZEL, the main inspiration behind the establishment of contact between Australian Rules and Gaelic Football in the mid-sixties which led ultimately to the International Rules Series, has given his wholehearted support to the decision to resume the tours in the autumn.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2008