GAA alter stance on coronavirus testing and forfeits

Rapid Covid approach for Championship being developed and some room for postponements

Feargal McGill, GAA director of club, player and games administration

The GAA have changed their mind on testing and standing down teams in this year’s Championship.

A limited rapid testing approach is being developed by the organisation in the event there is a positive coronavirus test in a squad in the days leading up to a game. The recommendation from the GAA’s Covid advisory group is aimed at ensuring the health of team-mates and possibly games being able to go ahead in spite of some players having to stand down.