DEBATE: Is A British & Irish League In Rugby Inevitable Or Impossible?

About this episode

Huw Griffin discusses the potential for a British & Irish league in rugby with guest Will Kelleher.

Back with a bonus where I tackle a topic! this week it's the dreaded/desired British & Irish league: are we closer than ever to it happening or is it still the realms of fantasy? I consider the possibilities with the help of Will Kelleher. Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:55 Business Sense 3:45 The English Want It 6:27 Toes Being Dipped? 10:20 The Italians & South Africans 12:00 Do The Celts Trust England? 13:40 Will Kelleher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Huw Griffin

Guest: Will Kelleher

Topics covered

• British & Irish league
• rugby
• sports debate
• international rugby
• Celtic trust
• English rugby

Keywords

• British & Irish league
• rugby
• Huw Griffin
• Will Kelleher
• sports debate
• Celtic trust
• English rugby
• international rugby

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British & Irish league, Italy, South Africa, England, Celtic

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