MAGNERS RUGBY
MAGNERS LEAGUE
August 2009
Since 2006, The Magners League has been the name for the Celtic Rugby Union competition. It currently involves 10 regional teams from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Formed in 2001, this traditional league style competition is based on the highly successful "Super 14" Tri-Nation format seen in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Since its inception, the format of the Magners League has evolved to see 10 teams play each other both home and away over the season from September to May. A play-off system has been introduced for the four leading sides at the end of the long haul of Magners League matches which promises to produce a tremendous climax to the crowning of the Magners League Champions.
The Magners League is the sole determinant for Heineken European Cup qualification. As such, the desire to finish as high as possible in the standings has increased the level of intensity and the standard of Celtic Rugby as a whole.
This year's competition will be as fierce, intense and passionate as ever. Bonus points are given to a team that scores four tries or more, putting the emphasis on strong, attacking rugby that rugby fans are flocking to see.
Previous Winners
- 2008/09 Munster
- 2007/08 Leinster
- 2006/07 Ospreys
- 2005/06 Ulster
- 2004/05 Ospreys
- 2003/04 Llanelli Scarlets
- 2002/03 Munster
- 2001/02 Leinster
Magners are proud to be Title Sponsor of the League. We are passionate about rugby and genuinely want to advance the Magners League to give it greater prominence within the rugby calendar.
To get more information about the Magners League, visit www.magnersleague.com.
