Earley admits Rules future at stake

Ireland’s new International Rules manager, Paul Earley, admits his team enter this October’s tests mindful that the future of the series is at stake.

The former Roscommon star, who was appointed last week, is aware the identity of the compromise game has yet to solidify itself, having ranged from violence-marred clashes to tepid affairs in recent times.

However, for the sake of the players, he said they must do everything in their powers to maintain its existence as Croke Park admits it’s entering a crucial phase over the next two series.