Celtic League plan a recipe for disaster

RECENTLY, this column highlighted a worrying development which could lead to the Celtic League being expanded into a twenty-two game home and away competition.

Last week my worst fears were confirmed with the announcement that the fledgling proposal was indeed being implemented.

At administrative level, the Celtic Nations have always worked closely together, for obvious reasons. Big brother, England, would cut us off in an instant, if it suited them. In fact, they tried to do so with disastrous consequences a couple of years ago. Therefore the spirit of co-operation that exists between the Irish, Scottish and Welsh Rugby Unions is vital.