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Article: Play-off finale on way for Magners League
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- Belfast Telegraph
- Article date:
- August 28, 2008
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END-of-season play-offs are to be established to determine future
champions of the Magners League.
The new format, which will see the top four sides at the end of
the regular league season play-off for a place in a grand final to
determine the new champions, will come into place for the 2009/10
season.
Tournament director David Jordan last night said the change,
which will bring the Magners League into line with the English
Premiership, would bring a new dimension to the competition.
There are also plans to try to ensure the league operates in a
"rhythmic" fashion.
"Celtic Rugby is always striving to align itself with other
professional rugby tournaments around the world, consequently this ...