O’Neill baffled at hostility to new rules

RULES Revision Committee chairman Liam O’Neill has expressed amazement at the level of opposition from some hurling quarters to the experimental regulations and punishments which have been enforced during the National League.

GAA President Nickey Brennan, who wants the new proposals ratified at annual Congress in Cork next month, says that some people “are in denial” about the need for change.

O’Neill is adamant the changes will benefit hurling, commenting: “It doubly amazes me that some of the counties that are making the noises have skilful hurlers who need to be protected.