THE IRFU have this afternoon announced that the 2020/2021 All Ireland League season for both men and women has been cancelled.
The announcement comes as unsurprising but unfortunate news for Limerick clubs Garryowen, Young Munster, Shannon, UL Bohemians, Old Crescent and Bruff.
Greg Barrett, Chair of the IRFU Rugby Committee, commented “As Covid-19 continues to impact our lives we had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2020/21 All Ireland Leagues and the women’s interprovincial championship.
Terenure College vs Garryowen Garryowen’s Jamie Heuston misses a penalty Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo
“A huge amount of work is on-going, and we continue to look at avenues that may provide players and clubs with the rugby that they love.
“In the meantime, we will continue to innovate and develop education opportunities that can help players developing skills beyond the traditional forms of training for the game. With over 10,000 players signed up to our ‘Level Up’ workshops, we are helping players develop understanding and skills that will stand to them for many seasons to come.
“Our commitment to players and our clubs remains clear – we will continue to adopt a flexible approach to season planning and will proceed with rugby when cleared to do so by government guidelines.”
The IRFU will now work with clubs to look at the completion of the Engeria Community Series and to review alternative forms of rugby, such as touch and tag, which may provide players with much sought after rugby later in the year.
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