I’d have done exactly what Cavanagh did, admits Hughes

Darren Hughes has admitted he would have committed the same rugby tackle as Seán Cavanagh if it meant Monaghan reaching an All-Ireland semi-final.

However, Hughes launched a stinging attack on referee Cormac Reilly for his handling of the ill-tempered quarter-final at Croke Park on Saturday night.

Hughes had hard hitting words for the Meath officials and claimed he was incorrectly booked in the 17th minute after he cleanly dispossessed Cavanagh.