Irish interest in Rugby League growing

Plans to launch a rugby league competition in Ireland have prompted “a flood of interest”, according to organisers.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2004 - 15:42

Plans to launch a rugby league competition in Ireland have prompted “a flood of interest”, according to organisers.

Rugby League Ireland (RLI) have been inviting applicants for an 18-team, provincial-based championship which they hope will enjoy the same level of success that the burgeoning Rugby League Conference has in England and Wales.

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