GAA President Nickey Brennan has sensationally revealed that in his view the International Rules series could be over.
Brennan's comments follow the shamefully violent scenes that marred the second Test between Ireland and Australia at Croke Park yesterday.
There were several ugly punch-ups throughout the game and Ireland's Graham Geraghty was knocked unconscious and spent the night in hospital.
Irish management accused the Australians of deliberately targeting Geraghty among other players and were incensed that the Australian referee did not send anyone off.
Brennan said the GAA will consult with managers, players and various committees but that at the moment the series 'is hanging by a thread'.
He added that the GAA apologised to all those who attended yesterday's match, particularly to the 20,000 children who viewed a contest he described as 'a major embarrassment to the organisation.'
Brennan went on to condemn the violence, and claimed that it is possible that an Irish team will not travel to Australia next year.
