Colm Boohig and Sarah O’Donovan are joined by John Meyler, former Cork manager and chair of the Hurling Expert Advisory Group, as hurling’s proposed rule tweaks head for trial in the Fitzgibbon League.

Meyler explains why these are recommendations rather than “radical” change, and digs into the big talking points: a stricter handpass, six steps, two points for a sideline cut, adjusted puckouts to encourage contest, and moving the 65 back to increase pressure.

Plus, what it all means for referees, player education, and how success will be measured after the October/November trials.

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