Refereeing standard 'one of hurling's biggest problems' Dónal Óg Cusack has called on the GAA to show leadership on refereeing after a day of poorly enforced rules in the provincial hurling championships. Hurling • 26 May
Refereeing standard 'one of hurling's biggest problems' Dónal Óg Cusack has called on the GAA to show leadership on refereeing after a day of poorly enforced rules in the provincial hurling championships. Hurling • 26 May
Time to fix hurling's broken, ignored black-card rule Hurling referees are choosing the safer option of awarding a free for fouls denying a goal rather than implementing a vague regulation that has too many loopholes. GAA • 20 Jun 22
Time to fix hurling's broken, ignored black-card rule Hurling referees are choosing the safer option of awarding a free for fouls denying a goal rather than implementing a vague regulation that has too many loopholes. GAA • 20 Jun 22
GAA to vote on retaining goalscoring opportunity rules The GAA's annual congress will vote next month on a motion to retain penalties punishing fouls that deny goal-scoring opportunities for another two years. GAA • 27 Jan 22
GAA to vote on retaining goalscoring opportunity rules The GAA's annual congress will vote next month on a motion to retain penalties punishing fouls that deny goal-scoring opportunities for another two years. GAA • 27 Jan 22
New rule could worsen black-card confusion, warns Ó Sé Tomás Ó Sé welcomes the move to tackle 'professional fouls' in Gaelic football but is concerned that including it under the black card rule could make life even more difficult for referees. GAA • 01 Mar 21
New rule could worsen black-card confusion, warns Ó Sé Tomás Ó Sé welcomes the move to tackle 'professional fouls' in Gaelic football but is concerned that including it under the black card rule could make life even more difficult for referees. GAA • 01 Mar 21
Hurling cynicism motion set for Congress - report An amended motion to clamp down on cynical fouls in hurling looks set to be proposed at GAA Congress later this month. GAA • 13 Feb 21
Hurling cynicism motion set for Congress - report An amended motion to clamp down on cynical fouls in hurling looks set to be proposed at GAA Congress later this month. GAA • 13 Feb 21
'Wait and see' approach to cynical play not good enough The issue of cynical play in hurling needs to be addressed urgently, according to Munster GAA boss Kieran Leddy. GAA • 22 Jan 21
'Wait and see' approach to cynical play not good enough The issue of cynical play in hurling needs to be addressed urgently, according to Munster GAA boss Kieran Leddy. GAA • 22 Jan 21
Hurling black card - 'Something will have to be done' Limerick selector Donal O'Grady believes the time has come for hurling to introduce a black card or something similar after several high-profile incidences of cynical fouling to prevent goal chances in this year's championship. GAA • 09 Dec 20
Hurling black card - 'Something will have to be done' Limerick selector Donal O'Grady believes the time has come for hurling to introduce a black card or something similar after several high-profile incidences of cynical fouling to prevent goal chances in this year's championship. GAA • 09 Dec 20
Sunday Game pundits fear cynicism creeping into hurling The old cliché about there being no cynicism in hurling is laughable these days but two Sunday Game panelists believe there is still no need to introduce the black card to the game. GAA • 26 Oct 20
Sunday Game pundits fear cynicism creeping into hurling The old cliché about there being no cynicism in hurling is laughable these days but two Sunday Game panelists believe there is still no need to introduce the black card to the game. GAA • 26 Oct 20
Bubbles: Cynicism has been in hurling since 1884 Tipperary forward John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer concedes there is cynical play in hurling but he believes that a yellow card is an appropriate punishment for dragging down a man. GAA • 25 Feb 20
Bubbles: Cynicism has been in hurling since 1884 Tipperary forward John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer concedes there is cynical play in hurling but he believes that a yellow card is an appropriate punishment for dragging down a man. GAA • 25 Feb 20
Crummey cool on 'unnecessary' black card for hurling Dublin defender Chris Crummey believes the introduction of the proposed black card for hurling would be a mistake that would lead to time-wasting as a response. Hurling • 13 Feb 20
Crummey cool on 'unnecessary' black card for hurling Dublin defender Chris Crummey believes the introduction of the proposed black card for hurling would be a mistake that would lead to time-wasting as a response. Hurling • 13 Feb 20
'Thankfully he's available' - Keane on O'Brien reprieve Kerry's Stephen O'Brien has been cleared to play in the All-Ireland football final after successfully appealing a black-card suspension. GAA • 15 Aug 19
'Thankfully he's available' - Keane on O'Brien reprieve Kerry's Stephen O'Brien has been cleared to play in the All-Ireland football final after successfully appealing a black-card suspension. GAA • 15 Aug 19
O'Brien says Kerry will appeal All-Ireland suspension Kerry forward Stephen O'Brien says that the county will appeal against his looming suspension for the All-Ireland final. GAA • 11 Aug 19
O'Brien says Kerry will appeal All-Ireland suspension Kerry forward Stephen O'Brien says that the county will appeal against his looming suspension for the All-Ireland final. GAA • 11 Aug 19
Cooper: Sometimes players have to foul and take a card The black card was brought in to Gaelic football in order to cut down on the amount of cynicism and to protect its most skilful players, footballers like the Gooch. GAA • 14 Jun 19
Cooper: Sometimes players have to foul and take a card The black card was brought in to Gaelic football in order to cut down on the amount of cynicism and to protect its most skilful players, footballers like the Gooch. GAA • 14 Jun 19
Black card the only cure for hurling's cynicism problem Hurling is every bit as cynical as Gaelic football. Is it time to bring in the black card to help stamp it out? GAA • 25 Feb 18
Black card the only cure for hurling's cynicism problem Hurling is every bit as cynical as Gaelic football. Is it time to bring in the black card to help stamp it out? GAA • 25 Feb 18
It's time to make the penalty fit the black-card crime The black card has led to more scoring and fewer fouls, but can the punishment be made greater to further deter cynical play? GAA • 24 Jan 18
It's time to make the penalty fit the black-card crime The black card has led to more scoring and fewer fouls, but can the punishment be made greater to further deter cynical play? GAA • 24 Jan 18
Sunday saw the black card's finest moment to date Without the black card rule, we would have missed out on one of the greatest goals scored in an All-Ireland final, writes Micil Glennon. GAA • 22 Sep 17
Sunday saw the black card's finest moment to date Without the black card rule, we would have missed out on one of the greatest goals scored in an All-Ireland final, writes Micil Glennon. GAA • 22 Sep 17
Connolly cameo possibly down to card issue, says Casey Diarmuid Connolly's late cameo against Tyrone may have been down to protecting one of Dublin's star men from an All-Ireland final suspension, according to John Casey. GAA • 14 Sep 17
Connolly cameo possibly down to card issue, says Casey Diarmuid Connolly's late cameo against Tyrone may have been down to protecting one of Dublin's star men from an All-Ireland final suspension, according to John Casey. GAA • 14 Sep 17
The big throw-in 2017 As the new Gaelic football season begins this weekend, all eyes will be on the new 'mark' rule and application of the black card writes Peter Sweeney. Football • 08 Jan 17
The big throw-in 2017 As the new Gaelic football season begins this weekend, all eyes will be on the new 'mark' rule and application of the black card writes Peter Sweeney. Football • 08 Jan 17
Refs chief Walsh: We can enforce black card better Referees chief Sean Walsh admits that there have been inconsistencies with the application of the black card but he insists it has had an overall positive effect on Gaelic football and is "here to stay". GAA • 01 Dec 16
Refs chief Walsh: We can enforce black card better Referees chief Sean Walsh admits that there have been inconsistencies with the application of the black card but he insists it has had an overall positive effect on Gaelic football and is "here to stay". GAA • 01 Dec 16
Scrap black card and enforce Aussie rule, Donaghy The GAA must take a leaf out of the Aussie Rules book and introduce a 50-metre penalty instead of the black card, says Kieran Donaghy. GAA • 25 Oct 16
Scrap black card and enforce Aussie rule, Donaghy The GAA must take a leaf out of the Aussie Rules book and introduce a 50-metre penalty instead of the black card, says Kieran Donaghy. GAA • 25 Oct 16
McCarthy backs black card but calls for ref help Dublin’s James McCarthy has backed the controversial black card law but called for referees to be given more help in implementing the rules. GAA • 19 Oct 16
McCarthy backs black card but calls for ref help Dublin’s James McCarthy has backed the controversial black card law but called for referees to be given more help in implementing the rules. GAA • 19 Oct 16
Cooper sticking with Kerry for 'another while' Kerry star Colm Cooper reckons he has “another while” left in his inter-county career, pouring cold water on suggestions he might call it a day. GAA • 11 Oct 16
Cooper sticking with Kerry for 'another while' Kerry star Colm Cooper reckons he has “another while” left in his inter-county career, pouring cold water on suggestions he might call it a day. GAA • 11 Oct 16
McDonnell: Ditch black card and bring back sin-bin Former Armagh forward Steven McDonnell believes Gaelic games must kick the black card to touch and embrace the sin-bin once again after a summer riddled with confusion and controversy. GAA • 06 Oct 16
McDonnell: Ditch black card and bring back sin-bin Former Armagh forward Steven McDonnell believes Gaelic games must kick the black card to touch and embrace the sin-bin once again after a summer riddled with confusion and controversy. GAA • 06 Oct 16
Walsh: Policing of black card needs to improve The Chairperson of the National Referees Committee, Sean Walsh, believes the policing of the black card in Gaelic football could be improved. GAA • 05 Oct 16
Walsh: Policing of black card needs to improve The Chairperson of the National Referees Committee, Sean Walsh, believes the policing of the black card in Gaelic football could be improved. GAA • 05 Oct 16
Eugene McGee: Black card rule is 'idiot-proof' Eugene McGee says that the black card rule is “idiot-proof” and that frustration about how referees interpret fouls applies to all sports. GAA • 31 Aug 16
Eugene McGee: Black card rule is 'idiot-proof' Eugene McGee says that the black card rule is “idiot-proof” and that frustration about how referees interpret fouls applies to all sports. GAA • 31 Aug 16
