ELEVEN years on from that controversial Leinster football championship game at Dr Cullen Park, Carlow when six red and 14 yellow cards were issued, GAA bosses will be hoping for a smooth introduction this weekend of the new playing rules in hurling and football which were adopted at Congress a month ago.

GALWAY’S attempt to get back into contention for a place in the TG4 All-Ireland senior ladies final against Cork will depend on how the association’s Central Council responds to an appeal from them later in the week.