Henry Shefflin: Cynical play rule didn't go far enough

Pulling an opponent’s hurley must be added to the list of cynical fouls, the Kilkenny legend insists

WAY FORWARD: Henry Shefflin at the launch of the Gaelic Games Player Pathway which is a new united approach to coaching and player development by the GAA, LGFA, and Camogie Association, with the club at the core. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Henry Shefflin has said the new cynicism rule does not go far enough and that pulling an opponent’s hurley should be listed as a cynical foul.

Shefflin described as “pragmatic” and “progressive” the rule passed at Congress last month, but said pulling an opponent’s hurley must be added to the list of cynical fouls covered under the experimental rule.