Underage rule put on the back burner

THE controversial motion passed at Congress a fortnight ago which severely restricts the playing eligibility of under-age players, has been suspended until next year.

A meeting of the Rules Drafting Committee over the weekend accepted the anomaly of introducing the rule when competitions have already started and in the case of some club U21 championships, have concluded.

However, GAA President Sean Kelly said that the move should not be seen as an abandonment of the rule.