Tipp call for new rule to be withdrawn

TIPPERARY County Board have called for the abandonment of the rule agreed at Congress which restricts the playing activity of 16-year-old players.

Tipp call for new rule to be withdrawn

Chairman Donal Shanahan said rural clubs are seriously concerned about the impact of the new regulations.

Players under 17 years of age on January 1 in the championship year are no longer allowed play for the U21s. Players must be at least this age to be eligible to participate in adult competition - junior, intermediate or senior - and this has also caused disquiet in a number of counties.

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