RTÉ to discuss GAA scheduling of top ties after extra-time fiasco

RTÉ ARE to discuss the scheduling of high-profile championship matches with GAA chiefs in an effort to avoid a repeat of Sunday’s extra-time debacle.

Last Sunday the station was forced to miss broadcasting the opening minutes of the Munster SHC semi-final between Limerick and Waterford after the Leinster SFC clash between Westmeath and Wicklow went to extra-time.

The GAA ordered extra-time to be played in any provincial first round or quarter-final that ended in a draw this year in an effort to free up weekends for club action, yet the move has caused scheduling difficulties for The Sunday Game chiefs.