GAA rules out Philadelphia venue for 2018 Rules opener

The International Rules series is unlikely to open in Philadelphia later this year, as GAA officials have deemed the Franklin Field as unsuitable.

For some years now, the AFL has been keen on bringing the hybrid sport to the US as a promotional driver.

In November, GAA director general Páraic Duffy revealed that there was the possibility of staging the first test in the US prior to the second and final test taking place in Croke Park.