Loughnane criticises hurling draw

Former Clare boss and respected TV pundit Ger Loughnane has hit out at last night's All-Ireland hurling championship draw which paired off Clare and Tipperary in the Munster SHC for the fifth time in as many years.

"This draw proves that the championship format is out dated," he said. "The provincial champions could be kept on in some guise but the current format has to change.