Dr Ed Coughlan: Every team needs a ‘momentum killer’ to have a fighting chance

Hurling again dominated proceedings last weekend. Not for the last time this season the incredible spectacle of the sport was there for all to see.

The speed of the game, the physicality of the play, the skills of the players and the tactical idiosyncrasies are evidence of how the game has evolved to a new level over the last five to 10 years.