Maurice Brosnan: A first look at the new hurling rule trials

The real question is why are we here as an association, trialling new rules for hurling despite a thrilling 2023 intercounty championship?

TRIAL AND ERROR: Darragh Lyons of Waterford handpasses the ball as referee Johnny Murphy looks on. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Why are we here? Not here physically, reporting from Dangan in a deluge as the University of Galway welcome UL for the opening game of the freshers’ hurling league.

Attendance here is proof of psychosis. The sole reserve of the stone mad.