Inter-Provincial Series showcasing new rules..

[full moon]

Whatever about the success of  these rules trials, I hope  this means the Railway cup  is  back in the calendar

No reason why  it can't be. Only county finalists  arent available at this stage of the season. But HQ only seen to want to  make an effort when it  suits them, so this  will probably be a one off

I'd agreed if it was marketed properly and well in advance. I don't think this was and the crowd is fairly small even with cheap tickets.

[Cunny Funt]

Too many rule changes here, didn't hear any mention of 4 quarters of 15 minutes and a buzzer? Just like Aussie Rules.

Tackle still a big issue that's not changed.

Think having this in an empty Croke Park with not atmosphere isn't helping. It's a bit boring so far.

Another issue so far is the likes of this game was over as a contest after 5 minutes, could lead to too much of a scoring gap especially with teams good at 2 pointers.

Buzzer I heard of but didn't know about 4 Quartesr.

One sided match with little or no intensity. Forwards midfielders especially for Connacht probably enjoying this exhibition stuff less so defenders and Leinster players.

[Rossfan]

Very "tournamenty".

[RedHand88]

You'd nearly see more hammerings I think.
Easier for a good team to pull away.

[Saffron_sam20]

You'd nearly see more hammerings I think.
Easier for a good team to pull away.

Yeah can't wait to see Dublin in the Leinster championship

[BennyHarp]

Is the evidence of that first half suggest that decent teams will just hand out bigger hammerings to weaker teams as the weaker team can't try and pull as many players back to stop the onslaught?

[Ghost]

Out of all the rule changes, I think the 2 points need to go. Nearly over rides the goal being worth 4.

[Truthsayer]

Other teams in Leinster need to up their game instead of attitude of damaged limitation. They've been getting hammered anyway.
Albeit an exhibition game but I'm  already liking these rule changes.

[RedHand88]

Out of all the rule changes, I think the 2 points need to go. Nearly over rides the goal being worth 4.

Yea it's easier for county players than I thought it would be.
Maybe Connacht just have the shooting boots on tonight.

[BennyHarp]

Out of all the rule changes, I think the 2 points need to go. Nearly over rides the goal being worth 4.

Yea it's easier for county players than I thought it would be.
Maybe Connacht just have the shooting boots on tonight.

When I saw the photo of the lines out pitch a few days ago I thought that the 40m arc looked too close. It should be more of a challenge for a county player. Maybe a 45 or 50m arc if they keep it. 

[GTP]

I think the 4 quarters is for these games only as there are less breaks in play so not permanent.

[Truthsayer]

What is the interviewer on about "there is more opposition to the rules in Ulster"? Did he just make that up? 🤷

[ardtole]

Out of all the rule changes, I think the 2 points need to go. Nearly over rides the goal being worth 4.

I presume the thinking behind is that the defence won't be as likely to sit deep, to defend the point. But will need to come out and defend the threat of the 2 point score.

[Mario]

What is the interviewer on about "there is more opposition to the rules in Ulster"? Did he just make that up? 🤷

If the Dubs or Kerry had dominated the past few years there would be no rule changes.

Give me a 9-8 Ulster preliminary round over this any day.

[Wildweasel74]

Lucky it's not the summertime, I be out painting the fence, that's as bad a watch as Newbridge v Magherafelt last week but for opposite reasons.