Change on the way as hurling counters football’s Super 8

The knock-out element of hurling’s provincial championships will be replaced by a round-robin structure from next year if new proposals are backed.

The GAA yesterday released details of recommended changes to the Liam MacCarthy Cup, Christy Ring Cup, Nicky Rackard Cup, Lory Meagher Cup, U21 and minor championships from next season on a three-year basis.

Central Council will discuss them on Saturday week and if they give them the green light they will be discussed at a Special Congress later this year, likely October.