IRFU announces restructuring of All-Ireland League

The IRFU today announced a restructuring of the All Ireland League to be implemented for the start of the 2011/12 season.

Mon, 24 May, 2010 - 15:53

The IRFU today announced a restructuring of the All Ireland League to be implemented for the start of the 2011/12 season.

Among the changes are an increase in the number of senior clubs from 48 to 52, the introduction of rolling substitutions on a trial basis, and further regulations on the use of fully contracted players by league teams.

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