Munster U20 final undermined by inconsistent rulemaking

The Munster U20 hurling final takes place Monday evening at TUS Gaelic Grounds. Cork versus Clare. It’s a Munster final that will not include two of the best hurlers at this age grade 

BIG LOSS: Cork's Eoin Downey with Conor Bowe of Tipperary. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Criticism of the eligibility rule governing U20 players has been heard from almost every pulpit in recent weeks. About the only place it hasn’t got an airing is on Liveline. And maybe that’s no bad thing after last week’s GAAGO controversy descended into daftness.

Most have moved on from the U20 rule and its unfairness. Such is the way of the GAA. Its carvery is never short of fresh options to dine on or new dishes to give out about.