Top clubs could form breakaway league after IRFU decision

TOP Irish clubs could make a radical challenge to the Irish Rugby Football Union at a meeting in Dublin tomorrow.

Top clubs could form breakaway league after IRFU decision
Wed, 25 Feb, 2004 - 00:00
Barry Coughlan

Sources suggest the challenge could be as strong as setting up a breakaway league in the aftermath of the recent decision to downgrade the All Ireland League.

The IRFU officially unveils the club blueprint for the future in Dublin today but that will be followed by an emergency meeting of the first division clubs.

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