The proposal by the executive of the All-Ireland Senior Rugby Clubs Association (AISRCA) for a restructured AIB League, comprising 10 teams in the first division and 19 each in the second and third divisions, received a blow yesterday when the 12 Munster clubs in the second and third divisions expressed opposition to the initiative.

Following a meeting in Mallow on Tuesday night, the 12 - Bruff, Clonakilty, Dolphin, Highfield, Midleton, Nenagh Ormond, Old Crescent, Sunday's Well, Thomond, UCC, Waterpark and Young Munster - issued a statement saying they "strongly reject the recent proposals . . . by AISRCA".

The agm of the association of (32) second and third division clubs is in Dublin this evening and the 12 will direct their delegates accordingly.