'Rules are rules': Ruby Walsh backs Kildare's Croke Park stance

Twelve-time champion jockey and Irish Examiner columnist Ruby Walsh has backed Kildare's refusal to play Saturday's All-Ireland Championship qualifier at Croke Park.

The loyal Lilywhites supporter told Paddy Power News: “As Kildare came out first in the draw, they are entitled to take on Mayo in Newbridge on Saturday evening at 7 o’clock. It’s an hour and three quarters after the Irish Derby is run at The Curragh and It would mean an absolute beano for the local economy in Kildare.