Munster Rugby accept Women's AIL clubs on same footing as male counterparts

A motion to update the Branch bye-laws and definitions of All-Ireland League Clubs and Senior Club was passed unanimously at the Munster Branch AGM at Old Crescent RFC on Thursday night.

Ballincollig RFC have finally achieved Senior Club status after a change in the byelaws of the Munster Branch of the IRFU was approved by unanimous vote at the Branch’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday night.

Ballincollig’s status comes courtesy of their senior women’s team which gained AIL status last season after being admitted to the Energia Women’s All Ireland League alongside Leinster club Wicklow RFC. Previously, Branch regulations did not allow for clubs with teams in the Women’s AIL to be considered “Senior”.