Cancelled: Frustrated Irish basketball chiefs spike league season

Basketball Ireland says it's “extremely disappointed” its case for commencement of play January 9 has not been considered properly.

BLOCKED: Killester's Adella Randle El in action against Brunell's Greta Tamasanskaite at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght. The sport's chiefs are fuming at the Government's attitude towards indoor sports, claiming it is seriously out of step with the rest of Europe.

BASKETBALL’s Superleague and Division One seasons have been cancelled by its governing body, Basketball Ireland.

The Men’s National Competitions Committee (MNCC) decided following a meeting Saturday it had no alternative in the wake of the most recent Covid-19 guidelines from government.