Hurling 2026

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https://x.com/gaaleinster/status/2007833251860144588

Following the cancellation of today's Round 1 Dioralyte Walsh Cup games between; - Offaly v Antrim - Kildare v Galway - Westmeath v Kilkenny And as per competition regulation, with re-fixtures not possible coin tosses were held and determined that Offaly, Galway and Westmeath will advance in the Walsh Cup. While Antrim, Kildare and Kilkenny will now enter the Walsh Shield competition.

[johnnycool]

Kilkenny refused to play on a 4G pitch even after the referee deemed it fit to play on.

I really don't like 3/4G pitches especially for competitive games and can sympathise with Lyng and Kilkenny but the referees decision should be final.

 Westmeath won the toss so probably fair but the GAA needs to make a call on the use of these pitches

[Milltown Row2]

Kilkenny refused to play on a 4G pitch even after the referee deemed it fit to play on.

I really don't like 3/4G pitches especially for competitive games and can sympathise with Lyng and Kilkenny but the referees decision should be final.

 Westmeath won the toss so probably fair but the GAA needs to make a call on the use of these pitches

Its a hard enough pitch to play on but with the cold snap that 4G could have been worse? It's always a difficult call by the ref either way

[Baile Brigín 2]

Kilkenny refused to play on a 4G pitch even after the referee deemed it fit to play on.

I really don't like 3/4G pitches especially for competitive games and can sympathise with Lyng and Kilkenny but the referees decision should be final.

 Westmeath won the toss so probably fair but the GAA needs to make a call on the use of these pitches

Its a hard enough pitch to play on but with the cold snap that 4G could have been worse? It's always a difficult call by the ref either way

But he made a call.

[Milltown Row2]

Kilkenny refused to play on a 4G pitch even after the referee deemed it fit to play on.

I really don't like 3/4G pitches especially for competitive games and can sympathise with Lyng and Kilkenny but the referees decision should be final.

 Westmeath won the toss so probably fair but the GAA needs to make a call on the use of these pitches

Its a hard enough pitch to play on but with the cold snap that 4G could have been worse? It's always a difficult call by the ref either way

But he made a call.

He did, and Kilkenny felt that the surface was unsafe. Are you saying they have to play? The ref puts in his report and that is it.. Down to CCC to decide what comes from that

[Baile Brigín 2]

Kilkenny refused to play on a 4G pitch even after the referee deemed it fit to play on.

I really don't like 3/4G pitches especially for competitive games and can sympathise with Lyng and Kilkenny but the referees decision should be final.

 Westmeath won the toss so probably fair but the GAA needs to make a call on the use of these pitches

Its a hard enough pitch to play on but with the cold snap that 4G could have been worse? It's always a difficult call by the ref either way

But he made a call.

He did, and Kilkenny felt that the surface was unsafe. Are you saying they have to play? The ref puts in his report and that is it.. Down to CCC to decide what comes from that

I am absolutely saying they have to play. Unsafe my Swiss.

[Milltown Row2]

Kilkenny refused to play on a 4G pitch even after the referee deemed it fit to play on.

I really don't like 3/4G pitches especially for competitive games and can sympathise with Lyng and Kilkenny but the referees decision should be final.

 Westmeath won the toss so probably fair but the GAA needs to make a call on the use of these pitches

Its a hard enough pitch to play on but with the cold snap that 4G could have been worse? It's always a difficult call by the ref either way

But he made a call.

He did, and Kilkenny felt that the surface was unsafe. Are you saying they have to play? The ref puts in his report and that is it.. Down to CCC to decide what comes from that

I am absolutely saying they have to play. Unsafe my Swiss.

You were there?

[Baile Brigín 2]

Kilkenny refused to play on a 4G pitch even after the referee deemed it fit to play on.

I really don't like 3/4G pitches especially for competitive games and can sympathise with Lyng and Kilkenny but the referees decision should be final.

 Westmeath won the toss so probably fair but the GAA needs to make a call on the use of these pitches

Its a hard enough pitch to play on but with the cold snap that 4G could have been worse? It's always a difficult call by the ref either way

But he made a call.

He did, and Kilkenny felt that the surface was unsafe. Are you saying they have to play? The ref puts in his report and that is it.. Down to CCC to decide what comes from that

I am absolutely saying they have to play. Unsafe my Swiss.

You were there?

So you are saying that if a team doesn't fancy it they can just say they think the pitch is unsafe and go home?

They warmed up. The referee and Westmeath were on the pitch. Paying punters were waiting. The heaviest book possible has to be thrown at them.

[Milltown Row2]

Kilkenny refused to play on a 4G pitch even after the referee deemed it fit to play on.

I really don't like 3/4G pitches especially for competitive games and can sympathise with Lyng and Kilkenny but the referees decision should be final.

 Westmeath won the toss so probably fair but the GAA needs to make a call on the use of these pitches

Its a hard enough pitch to play on but with the cold snap that 4G could have been worse? It's always a difficult call by the ref either way

But he made a call.

He did, and Kilkenny felt that the surface was unsafe. Are you saying they have to play? The ref puts in his report and that is it.. Down to CCC to decide what comes from that

I am absolutely saying they have to play. Unsafe my Swiss.

You were there?

So you are saying that if a team doesn't fancy it they can just say they think the pitch is unsafe and go home?

They warmed up. The referee and Westmeath were on the pitch. Paying punters were waiting. The heaviest book possible has to be thrown at them.

I'm saying what I said. If they refused that goes to the ccc and they decide what to do next.

I'm not sure what you are waffling on about though?

A team management or players will decide themselves and deal with the consequences

[Baile Brigín 2]

And if the CCC chicken out because of who it is?

Any bigger county in a side cup can get off the bus, say 'look at this kip, f**k that' and turn around.

[marty34]

I think playing a match on 4G/astro is not great.

Training probably get away with it. But not a competitive inter-county game.

[Baile Brigín 2]

I think playing a match on 4G/astro is not great.

Training probably get away with it. But not a competitive inter-county game.

Then raise it before the game. It was the alternate pitch, there was a weather warning.

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https://x.com/fotoole13/status/2009041478996123983



Fintan O'Toole

@fotoole13


Kilkenny announce TJ Reid has been nominated by Ballyhale Shamrocks as senior hurling captain for 2026. TJ previously captained Kilkenny in 2010 and 2019 seasons, 2026 will be his 20th as an intercounty senior. Darragh Corcoran nominated as vice captain.

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https://x.com/fotoole13/status/2009041478996123983



Fintan O'Toole

@fotoole13


Kilkenny announce TJ Reid has been nominated by Ballyhale Shamrocks as senior hurling captain for 2026. TJ previously captained Kilkenny in 2010 and 2019 seasons, 2026 will be his 20th as an intercounty senior. Darragh Corcoran nominated as vice captain.

While TJ has been a generational talent and a pure pleasure to watch over the years, I think it is a bit of an indictment of where KK hurling is at currently that he is back for another year.

[Franko]

Kilkenny refused to play on a 4G pitch even after the referee deemed it fit to play on.

I really don't like 3/4G pitches especially for competitive games and can sympathise with Lyng and Kilkenny but the referees decision should be final.

 Westmeath won the toss so probably fair but the GAA needs to make a call on the use of these pitches

Its a hard enough pitch to play on but with the cold snap that 4G could have been worse? It's always a difficult call by the ref either way

But he made a call.

He did, and Kilkenny felt that the surface was unsafe. Are you saying they have to play? The ref puts in his report and that is it.. Down to CCC to decide what comes from that

I am absolutely saying they have to play. Unsafe my Swiss.

You were there?

They don't 'have' to play.  In the same way as I don't have to pay tax or obey a speed limit

But that's just a silly argument

The call as to whether the pitch is unsafe or not is not theirs to make.  It is entirely down to the ref

BB2 has it right here - the ref made his call, Kilkenny made theirs - and should face the consequences accordingly