Munster and Leinster could join in football, suggests Munster chair Murphy

In a wide-ranging interview for this weekend's Irish Examiner, Murphy suggests coperation between the provinces may be a possible solution.

New Munster GAA chairman Tim Murphy. Pic by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

New Munster Council chairman Tim Murphy has suggested a possible link-up with Leinster to improve the football championship competitiveness in both provinces.

While the Munster hurling championship is rightly considered the jewel in the crown, there is a general consensus that Kerry’s dominance in the big-ball code has helped to create a sense of apathy around the Munster football championship. It is similar in Leinster, with Dublin all powerful.