Imperfections of competitive league can be resolved

The outcome of this year’s Allianz Hurling League has thrown up many questions about the structure of the competition.

There is concern about the pressure on Division 1A teams to avoid relegation, while it is evident certain Division 1B teams are afforded a number of easier contests and are much fresher as a result at the tailend of the competition.

The last three winners of the competition have come from 1B.