Counties urged not to flout 'blood rule' as penalty is debated

CLARIFICATION of the penalty for infringing the 'blood rule' is unlikely to be given before the next meeting of the Central Council in September but counties are being warned that any blatant disregard for the rule in the meantime will not be tolerated.

Both the Munster Council and the Games Administration Committee are actively seeking to have the matter cleared up to their mutual satisfaction.

However, said GAC chairman Padraig Duffy, “We would still be saying to counties that the 20-player limit still applies.’’ Mr Duffy made it clear it will be up to counties and not referees to ensure the regulation is adhered to.