Declan Hannon: 'I don't know if the black card is going to work long term'

Hannon, a former attacker turned defender, also described the double punishment of a black card and a penalty as particularly harsh.

Pictured at the launch of Movember Ahead of the Game Phase 4 2026 is Declan Hannon, ambassador and former Limerick hurler. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile.

Limerick great Declan Hannon says he isn't a fan of the black card rule in hurling and has questioned whether it 'is going to work long-term'.

But the five-time All-Ireland winning captain did reject concerns that the current wording of the rule may lead to an increase in diving and simulation.