Rebel strike throws Cork hurling into state of chaos

HURLING in Cork was thrown into chaos last night after the county’s senior squad went on strike.

Players’ representatives said they had broken off negotiations with GAA chiefs in Cork after two meetings failed to make any progress on a series of grievances.

Allstar attacker Joe Deane said the 30 players made the decision to withdraw their services with immediate effect “after much deliberation and torment”. He added: “It has been an enormous decision for each of us, and one which we have all dreaded having to make. But the current difficulties have been many years in the making.”