Top hurlers add weight to calls for league rethink

THREE of the country’s leading hurlers are strongly opposed to the new Allianz Hurling league format.

As eight counties attempt to reverse the decision made by Central Council, Limerick captain Gavin O’Mahony, Dublin defender Niall Corcoran and Kilkenny’s Tommy Walsh all raised questions about the structure, which reduces the top-flight to six teams.

As a result, Limerick, who earned promotion to Division 2 in May, and Wexford, who avoided the drop from Division 2, have been reassigned to Division 1B.