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Irish rugby competitions to restart in September with 'modified season'

Domestic rugby competitions in Ireland will return in September with the IRFU working towards a "modified season".

Irish rugby competitions to restart in September with 'modified season'

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020 - 15:50

Stephen Barry

The IRFU intends to structure the season to begin with games between sides from the same locality to minimise travel and costs. Photo: INPHO/Oisin Keniry

Domestic rugby competitions in Ireland will return in September with the IRFU working towards a "modified season".

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