Hurling

RTÉ panel call for major rule change after black card controversy for Clare

RTÉ panel call for major rule change after black card controversy for Clare

This needs to happen! The major talking point after Clare’s loss to Limerick in their All-Ireland SHC semi-final, was the decision not to give goalkeeper Nicky Quaid a black card for taking out Peter Duggan. The Clare man was through on goal and scooped the ball over Quaid, before being tripped. However, the referee argued […]

1 week ago

Controversy as huge black card call helps Limerick overcome Clare

Controversy as huge black card call helps Limerick overcome Clare

This was massive! Limerick scraped past Clare at Croke Park this evening, 1-21 to 1-19, after a late goal from Aidan O’Connor brought them back from two points down. However, the Banner men will feel aggrieved over a decision in the 56th minute, which saw Clare awarded a penalty after Peter Duggan was taken out […]

1 week ago

Cork great had no time for Canning’s ‘train’ comments on TV

Cork great had no time for Canning’s ‘train’ comments on TV

The story rages on! One of the biggest stories to come out yesterday’s game between Cork and Galway happened after the match and off the pitch. While on punditry duty for RTÉ, Joe Canning and Dónal Óg Cusack got into a heated argument over Canning’s suggestion that the hype around Cork seeps into the mentality […]

1 week ago

Cork boss’ assessment of Galway loss does not bode well for county

Cork boss’ assessment of Galway loss does not bode well for county

Grim… It was the same old story for Cork this evening at Croke Park, as they were knocked out once again of the All-Ireland, despite being favourites against Galway. In the end it was sizeable margin for the Tribesmen, as they won out by 2-26 to 1-18, and it felt very much like last year’s […]

1 week ago

Dónal Óg not pleased with Canning criticism of Cork fans and hype

Dónal Óg not pleased with Canning criticism of Cork fans and hype

He was not happy… Galway are through to the All-Ireland SHC final after a 2-26 to 1-18 win over Cork at Croke Park this afternoon. The Rebels were the favourites heading into the game, but it was a young and hungry Tribe side that won out quite comfortably in the end. Unsurprisingly, Cork legend Dónal […]

1 week ago

GAA president issues stark reminder of hurling’s biggest issue

GAA president issues stark reminder of hurling’s biggest issue

Interesting… GAA president, Jarlath Burns, has outlined the stark timeline to fix one of hurling’s main issues. One of the biggest detriments to hurling at the moment is the gap in standards between the top-tier counties and the chasing pack. This issue was highlighted again last weekend when Cork put Offaly to the sword, winning […]

3 weeks ago