Under 12 hurling fixture in Waterford abandoned after alleged abuse of referee

The abandonment is the latest incident of alleged abuse towards referees around the country in recent weeks.

The abandonment is the latest incident of alleged abuse towards referees. Pic: ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan

An under 12 hurling fixture in Waterford was abandoned on Monday last after an instance of alleged abuse towards the referee.

The underage championship is understood to have thrown in at 6.15pm on Monday evening.