New Celtic League chief appointed

Former Northampton chief executive Keith Grainger will take up his post as the new tournament director of the Celtic League tomorrow.

The 45-year-old has also worked on the commerial side at both Leicester and Newcastle.

League chairman John Hussey said: “I’m delighted that the flagship professional tournament of the three Celtic unions – Ireland, Scotland and Wales - has been able to secure Keith’s leadership.

“He has a very firm understanding of the demands of the professional game and his commercial acumen is second to none.”