Water breaks have made GAA referees' lives easier - Donal Smyth

The need for maor uisces has been removed and the role has been discontinued for the foreseeable future

David Hyland of Athy takes a drink during a water break during the Kildare SFL game against Sarsfields 

The GAA’s referees chief Donal Smyth says the introduction of water breaks has been a success from an officiating point of view.

Covid-19 match regulations state that to avoid players sharing water bottles, a stoppage of no more than one minute midway through each half is permitted for players to take on fluids at the sideline.