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Last Updated: Monday, 17 March 2008, 15:51 GMT
Central Council backs Rules talks
The fighting started before the throw-in in the 2006 Second Test at Croke Park
Violence was a regular feature of the 2006 Second Test
Croke Park has received clearance from the GAA's Central Council to continue discussions about a re-establishment of the International Rules series.

Last year's series was abandoned after off-the-ball incidents marred the second test in 2006 at Croke Park but a resumption now seems on the cards.

Monday's Central Council meeting also unanimously supported Croke Park's call to back the player grants proposal.

Next month's Congress will make a final decision on the controversial issue.

The Gaelic Players Association welcomed the Central Council's decision to "ratify the Agreement on Government-funded Performance and Support Schemes for inter-county players".

"The GPA reiterates its commitment to the maintenance of the GAA's amateur status and acknowledges that the schemes do not undermine that status," added a GPA statement.

"The GPA would like to thank Central Council delegates for their support of the agreement and senior GAA officials for their contribution to the final document."



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