Appeals against new score difference rule could see championships held up

LOST OUT: Loughmore's Liam McGrath wins the ball from Upperchurch-Drombane's cornerback AJ Shanahan. Upperchurch are one of the sides affected by the new score difference rule. Pic: Kieran Ryan-Benson

Several county championships could be held up as clubs appeal losing out on higher round-robin positions based on the new score difference rule.

Among them is the Clare senior hurling championship as Sixmilebridge later this week argue against their exit from it in front of the Munster Council.