Tipp GAA chiefs to investigate assault on ref Roche

TIPPERARY GAA chiefs are investigating an assault on former All-Ireland SHC final referee Seamus Roche.

Officials are examining claims that Roche was struck after Sunday’s Tipperary SHC semi-final between Toomevara and Thurles-Sarsfields at Semple Stadium.

It is understood that Roche has mentioned the incident in his match report, which was submitted to the Tipperary county board competitions control committee yesterday.