ULSTER COACH Alan Solomons has hit out at plans to reduce the Celtic League programme ahead of this evening’s Irish derby clash with Munster at Ravenhill (7.30 kick-off).

IT’S been a Shannon trait in the All-Ireland League since its inception and thirteen years on, they’re still at it.

Munster, Ulster and Leinster have announced their squads for the 2003/2004 Heineken European Cup season.