The GAA is maintaining a watching brief when it comes to this weekend’s round of intercounty games, with players and supporters alike being encouraged to follow HSE guidelines to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

Limerick midfielder John Galvin has commented on the increasing amount of cruciate knee ligament injuries affecting the country's top footballers.

GAA president Christy Cooney has said that Cavan will be severely punished if it is confirmed that they have breached regulations regarding training in the months of November and December.

The use of creatine by GAA players is set to come under the microscope in the next year as the GAA, along with the Irish Sports Council, look to monitor the use of the controversial substance by its members.