Cruciate woes make up 1% of GAA injuries

A seven-year study of Gaelic players has shown cruciate (ACL) problems make up just over 1% of injuries in both football and hurling.

Although the injury has been prevalent at inter-county especially in football in recent years, it makes up just 1.1% of total injuries in the sport, compared to 1.4% in hurling.

The statistics would tally to a degree with the drop in insurance claims for surgery on the anterior cruciate ligaments last year. A total of 430 were made, 40 less than in 2011.