GAA and AFL agree tweaks to rules series

Australia look certain to attract their best players for November’s International Rules series following a number of favourable rules tweaks.

The GAA and AFL have confirmed four modifications to existing rules, all of which to some extent favour Australia, who host a single test on November 22 between the countries.

The Aussies suffered a record 101-point series defeat to Ireland over two tests here last Autumn, threatening the future of the hybrid game.