Waterford boss Derek McGrath makes case for hurling Super 8

A hurling Super 8 would further grow the appeal of the game during the summer months, according to Waterford boss Derek McGrath.

He also believes the format would offer a fairer alternative to the All-Ireland qualifier structure for beaten sides in both provinces.

Following last weekend’s majority decision at Congress to change the football championship on a three-year trial basis, former GAA president Nicky Brennan has lent his support to a round-robin series for hurling. McGrath predicts modifications to the format in the near future.