Joe Canning: Hurling needs a rugby-style bunker system to help head off serious injury (opens original article in a new tab)

Hurler Joe Canning suggests implementing a rugby-style bunker system to address head injuries in hurling, citing personal experiences and the need for better referee support.

• Joe Canning describes a concussive injury from an accidental head hit during a 2020 hurling match.
• He advocates for a rugby-style bunker system to review head contact incidents in hurling.
• Canning highlights risks from body hits and calls for player responsibility to reduce injuries.