Ford backs Irish rugby league plans

Ireland's rugby defensive coach Mike Ford has thrown his weight behind plans to establish a new rugby league competition in the country.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2003 - 16:43

Ireland's rugby defensive coach Mike Ford has thrown his weight behind plans to establish a new rugby league competition in the country.

Plans are afoot to launch an 18-team competition in Ireland next summer, with the aim of replicating the success of the amateur 52-team Rugby League Conference operating in England and Wales.

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