Croker pitch passes toughest test over hectic weekend

GAA chiefs have expressed their delight at the quality of the controversial Croke Park surface.

The pitch, criticised almost weekly last season, received it’s biggest test at the weekend, with three games on Saturday before torrential rain fell overnight and a further three clashes on Sunday.

However, it came through with flying colours in the difficult conditions. In particular, the surface was in perfect order for the All-Ireland SHC quarter-final replay between Cork and Waterford after the rain had cleared.