Cork and Waterford players ‘let down’ as Munster final postponed over skort controversy

The players noted their dismay at the situation in a joint statement on behalf of both setups. 

TAKING A STAND: Rachel Walsh of Waterford in action against Pamela Mackey of Cork. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Cork and Waterford players have said they feel "completely let down" following the Munster camogie council's decision to postpone their provincial final clash 16 hours prior to its scheduled throw-in time. 

The council released a statement last night deferring the game - which had been due to be played in The Ragg -  "in the best interests of all players and officials involved" following both sets of players' insistence that they would be wearing shorts rather than skorts. 

The fixture will now be played at a later date, likely when shorts are permissible attire following the Special Congress vote on May 22.

The players noted their dismay at the situation in a joint statement issued by the GPA on behalf of both setups. 

"As a united group of players, we want to express our bitter disappointment that today’s Munster senior camogie final has been postponed.

"It shows scant regard for the preparation of players both physically and mentally to be ready for a provincial showpiece, to make this decision just 16 hours before the scheduled throw-in.

"Anyone with an understanding of what it takes to compete in elite sport knows that this could never be in the best interests of players.

"We feel completely let down. Both panels had meticulously planned to peak for today. Training schedules and workload will now have to be readjusted, while not even knowing when the game will take place.

"There was an opportunity to take a step forward from the recent controversy. Instead, a provincial final has been postponed because we took control of what we would wear.

"To us, that feels like a massive step backwards."