The Executive and Domestic Rugby Committees of the Ulster Branch have met with representatives of the IRFU to discuss the new competition structure for the Senior Game. A full discussion of all aspects of the new structure took place and the Union satisfactorily clarified a number of issues which were tabled.

The Ulster Branch Executive and Domestic Committee fully endorse the aims and objectives for Domestic Rugby and appreciate the attempts made to provide greater competition and greater participation of which this revised structure will form part.

In addition, the introduction of a more meaningful format for the Provincial Leagues is appreciated by the Ulster Branch and we look forward to working with our clubs over the coming months to finalise the structure of this league.

Branch Chief Executive Michael Reid commented; "The meeting with the Union was open and honest and Branch Committees look forward to working with the clubs to finalise the detail of the exciting new Provincial structure over the coming months."