Cork hurlers recruit Ian Jones, Torpey apply to patent hurley stick

Ian Jones will join the Cork hurlers as their new strength and conditioning coach while Torpey hurley manufacturer apply to patent their hurley stick comprising of bamboo wood material. 

DISAGREEMENT: The GAA and a leading hurley manufacturer are in disagreement over a non-ash hurley patent. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Cork senior hurlers have recruited highly-respected Ian Jones as their new strength and conditioning coach.

Head of athletic development with Setanta College, Bishopstown man Jones he was head of physical performance with USA Rugby women’s team between 2018 and ’20 and S&C head for the Cork minor footballers for the 2011 season.