Kilkenny first county to debut new football rules in club games

There is a general acceptance that is not everything is going to be perfect from the off.

An umpire waves the orange flag for a two-point score. Pic: James Lawlor, Inpho

Kilkenny will be among the first counties to implement the new football rules at competitive adult club level this weekend.

Starting on Friday with one senior league and two intermediate league fixtures, 30 teams will be in football action over the coming days.