Violence in Gaelic games: Stop this machismo nonsense

NEARLY every popular sport faces great challenges that undermine its authenticity, its wellbeing, and the positive contribution it makes to the culture and gaiety of nations.

Rugby is trying to square the circle of ever-more powerful players colliding with each other with the kind of force that can cause life-changing injuries or, nightmare of nightmares, recurring concussion.

As television revenue becomes more and more influential in the game, it may be far more difficult than first imagined to resolve these issues.