John Fogarty: Look-but-don’t-touch policy hinders hurling

In time, it might be termed “The UNESCO defence”.
John Fogarty: Look-but-don’t-touch policy hinders hurling
Mon, 02 Mar, 2020 - 16:00
John Fogarty

Match referee Sean Stack holds his cards during Sunday’s Allianz HL Division 1 game between Tipperary and Waterford at Semple Stadium. Despite its protestations, hurling has issues to address. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Match referee Sean Stack holds his cards during Sunday’s Allianz HL Division 1 game between Tipperary and Waterford at Semple Stadium. Despite its protestations, hurling has issues to address. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

In time, it might be termed “The UNESCO defence”.

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