Larkin: Physicality is part of hurling

Kilkenny captain Eoin Larkin believes there are outside forces intent on taking the physicality out of hurling.

Two weeks after Brian Cody said hurling referees were coming under too much pressure, the 2008 Hurler of the Year is concerned there are moves afoot to soften the game by people with little attachment to and understanding of it.

“Physicality is part and parcel of it. I don’t think there is any player will tell you they don’t want to be hit in a match.