Hurling will get sin bin after Congress votes narrowly in favour

The motion received the necessary 60% backing despite opposition from the likes of Galway, Limerick, and the Gaelic Players Association
Hurling will get sin bin after Congress votes narrowly in favour

The sin bin will be part of inter-county hurling this year after the experimental rule was narrowly backed by delegates, receiving 61% support, at virtual Annual Congress today.

It means that a cynical foul in Gaelic football or hurling that is committed by the defending team inside the 20-metre line or semi-circle that prevents a goalscoring opportunity will result in a sin bin for the offending player and a penalty puck/kick.

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