International Rules
Brennan still awaiting IRS venues decision |
Brennan still awaiting IRS venues decision
The AFL have still yet to indicate to the GAA where they plan to hold this year’s two International Rules Series games this October.
MCG tipped to host Rules test
The world famous MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) is expected to play host to the Irish International Rules team later this year.
IRS dates set to be confirmed
Both the dates and venues of this year’s International Rules Series are set to be confirmed this weekend according to GAA President Nickey Brennan.
Rules dates still not finalised
The International Rules series resumes in Australia this October, but so far no dates or venues have been confirmed.
Rules dates being finalised
An announcement regarding the dates for this year’s revived International Rules series is imminent.
Sheedy welcomes Rules revival
The man who coached Australia to victory in the ill-fated 2006 International Rules series has welcomed Central Council’s decision to revive the series later this year.
Carlton star on final warning
Carlton Blues chief executive Greg Swann has admitted that Brendan Fevola is close to be shown the door after he was involved in an early-morning incident in a Melbourne bar last weekend.
Aussies’ attitude change saved series, Brennan reveals
A ’seismic’ change in the Australian attitude towards discipline saved the International Rules series GAA president Nickey Brennan has claimed.
Boylan backs Rules return
Ireland boss Sean Boylan says he hopes that a meeting next week to decide on the future of the International Rules series will prompt a revival of the competition.
’Rugby and soccer bigger dangers’ - Kennelly
Aussie Rules star and Kerry native Tadhg Kennelly maintains that rugby and soccer represent a greater threat to the GAA than the recruitment by AFL clubs of rising Gaelic football stars.
’Rules age ban still on the agenda’ - Brennan
The GAA may seek to include an agreement with the AFL on a ban on any recruitment of GAA players under the age of 19 when, and if, the International Rules series is ressurected.
Brennan warns against breakdown of AFL relations
GAA President Nickey Brennan has warned of negative repercussions of a total breakdown of relations between the Association and the AFL.
’Series has a future’ - Brennan
GAA President Nickey Brennan says that in the wake of talks with AFL officials and having gleaned sufficient feedback from Irish players, he believes the International Rules series has a future.
AFL issue warning to clubs’ recruitment
AFL chiefs have made it clear that a close watch is being kept on Irish signings and clubs down under who don’t abide by strict rules will be fined.
Cahill gives thumbs up to possible rules challenge
Dublin’s All Star defender Barry Cahill says he would be more than pleased if a proposed challenge game between the Dubs and Aussie Rules club Collingwood goes ahead.
Kerry say no to International Rules
Kerry County Board will be voting to scrap the International Rules series when Central Council convenes on March 17th next.
Antrim against the resumption of the International Rules
Antrim have joined neighbouring Down in coming out against the resumption of the International Rules Series between Ireland and Australia.
Cavanagh welcomes International Rules series return
On of the top inter-county players in the country at the present time - Sean Cavanagh from Tyrone - who was a regular for the Ireland team in games against Australia in recent years, said during the week that he would welcome the return of the series - providing changes are made to deter the violent scenes witnessed in past games.
Young Down star could be going ’Down Under’
Paul McComiskey the talented young Down corner-forward could be the latest GAA footballer linked with a move to Australian Rules.
International Rules agreement
Following the recent meeting in Dubai between a GAA delegation led by Nickey Brennan and representatives of the AFL, proposals for change were provisionally agreed by both delegations.
Central Council to be asked to give green light to Rules
GAA’s chiefs in Croke Park are to seek the support of their own Central Council with a view to having the International Rules matches back on track by next October.
McGuire says wounds can be healed
President of top AFL side Collingwood Eddie McGuire says a possible challenge match between his side and Dublin could help ’heal wounds.’
GAA and AFL to consider IRS future
The GAA and the AFL met concerning the possible resumption of the International Rules Series with both parties set to discuss the topics discussed with their governing bodies.
Duffy is ’optimistic’ about future of International Rules series
Director-General Paraic Duffy says talks between the GAA and their AFL counterparts on the revival of the International Rules series haves made him ’optimistic’ that the competition can be resurrected.
GAA officials fly out to Dubai
GAA officials flew out to Dubai today (Tuesday) for talks with AFL officials on reviving the Compromise Rules competition with Pat Daly insisting that there must be some ’deterring factor’ to guard against on-field violence.
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