Managers on alert as Sigerson Cup balancing act begins

All eight Sigerson Cup Round 1 games will take place this week with three matches down for decision this evening.

ON ALERT: Meath manager Colm O'Rourke, right, and selector Trevor Giles during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup quarter-final. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

The Sigerson Cup will throw in this evening with the words of Meath manager Colm O'Rourke ringing in the ears of all coaching teams.

O'Rourke, fearful of a repeat of last year's injuries to several of his overworked third level players, has stated that he will be monitoring this week's Round 1 games closely to ensure that his Royal County players aren't flogged.