Celtic League collapse

A WAR of words has erupted between the Irish, Welsh and Scottish rugby unions following the collapse last night of the 2005-06 Celtic League season.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2005 - 01:00
Michael Moynihan

The Celtic League Association announced the decision yesterday following a meeting in London where the Welsh announced they had signed an agreement with the Rugby Football Union to compete in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

The competition will replace the Powergen Cup but led to scheduling problems for the Celtic League and drew the ire of Wales' Celtic partners.

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