Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Football

New GAA rules in operation

The GAA has shaken things up with a new set of rules that are now in full swing — from the restarts to the new sliotar

goalposts

The GAA has shaken things up with a new set of rules that are now in full swing.

It is difficult to calculate how much of a difference these changes will make, but they seem set to change the way football and hurling are played.

Here are some of the key changes:
• All 26 players not involved in the throw-in must be behind the 45-metre lines instead of the ’65s. Though there is no sanction for breaking the rule, the game will not recommence until players return to the prescribed areas.

• Free or sideline cuts and kicks may be retaken if an opposing player interferes with the goalposts while the ball is in flight. Referees may also award a score if they believe that any shaking or interference with the uprights has prevented a score during open play.

• The use of an unapproved match sliotar is now a yellow card offence.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

• The referees’ panels for the championship will be confirmed in the coming days, and the football group may be larger to accommodate the additional games in the two grades of the championship: Sam Maguire and Tailteann Cup. The Association will also take a look at the impact of the championship’s intensity on referees, and they seek to ensure that referees are appointed carefully to avoid injuries.

Subscribe to our newsletter

You May Also Like

Sports

The lads are back once again to talk all things GAA.

Sports

The lads are reflecting on a dramatic weekend of club action and discussing the latest across the world of GAA.

Sports

Another big live show as we preview the All-Ireland SHC club semi-finals and talk to some big names in the GAA.

Sports

Enjoy our latest offering and leave a comment below. 𝘈𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘸𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘴 🎁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗺...

Advertisement