Ben Cunningham hits out at U20 rule after man of the match performance

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Clare's Daithi Lohan with Ben Cunningham of Cork. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Cork U20 star Ben Cunningham reckons it is “an absolute disgrace” that Eoin Downey and Adam Hogan were unable to play in the U20 Munster final on Monday night.

Cork senior panellist Downey and Clare’s Hogan could not play in the decider due to the seven-day eligibility rule governing U20 players. The rule has been severely criticised in recent weeks by several managers. Before the final, Cork U20 boss Ben O’Connor labelled it “a pure joke.” Clare play Cork in Round 4 of the 2023 Munster Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday May 21.