Gavin urges review of training ban

Dublin manager Jim Gavin has called on the GAA to review its closed season ban after his side needed special dispensation in order to play a charity match in Belfast next month.

The ban, which prevents his squad from resuming collective training sessions until December, impinges on his side’s preparations for next season.

“I’m not in favour of Croke Park putting bans on teams, I don’t think it’s right,” he said at the launch of the game between Dublin and an Ulster select side which takes place on November 15 at Kingspan Stadium, the home of Ulster Rugby.