Hurling referees told to 'tighten up' on the rules

YELLOW PERIL: Adam English of Limerick is fouled by Tony Kelly of Clare, for which Kelly was shown a yellow card, during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Limerick and Clare at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Inter-county hurling referees have been told to “tighten up” their application of the rules ahead of this weekend’s Allianz League Round 5 games.

At an online meeting on Thursday, administrators directed referees to impose appropriate sanctions after a number of head-high fouls were not punished sufficiently this past weekend.