Cork propose ‘Super 8’ format for hurling championship

Cork GAA have proposed a motion contrary to the GAA Central Council’s proposal for reform of the hurling championship.

Cork GAA have proposed a motion contrary to Central Council’s proposal for reform of the hurling championship, writes Stephen Barry.

GAA headquarters favours a system where the provincial championships are played on a round-robin basis, with a final to decide who progresses to the semi-finals. The runners-up and third-placed teams in Leinster and Munster then progress to the quarter-finals.