Games rescheduled as rugby fever infects GAA

SUNDAY’S historic Six Nations game between Ireland and France in Croke Park has sparked widespread alterations in next weekend’s GAA programme.

Games in the Allianz Football League, the All-Ireland Club Championships and colleges fixtures have been rescheduled at earlier times — or on Saturday — to avoid a clash with the first rugby international at the Jones Road venue.

GAA spokesperson Fergal McGill said that many teams have opted to change the times and dates so supporters will be able to watch the rugby.