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The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Major women's sporting final CANCELLED over clothing row as furious players take a stand
A CAMOGIE final has been cancelled in Ireland - after players from both teams attempted to wear shorts. Cork and Waterford players claimed they had been "completely let down" by league bosses after the postponement. Advertisement 2 Waterford players refused to play their final against Cork in shorts Credit: Sportsfile 2 The camogie clash was postponed with the rules stating both teams must wear skorts Credit: Sportsfile The teams had been due to play in the final of the Munster Senior Club Camogie Championship on Saturday afternoon. But because players wanted to wear shorts in the hot weather, the match was called off shortly before the off. Per Camogie Association rules, players are required to wear skorts - a skirt cut to the length of shorts. Advertisement READ MORE ON SPORT Refusal to wear skorts under the rules can lead to sanctions for breaching rules on dissent. Munster Camogie wrote in a statement: "As the current Camogie Rules of play are still in place and the players have indicated they would not be prepared to play the game in skorts, the decision has been made to defer the game in the best interests of all players and officials involved." Players from both sides had made it clear in the build-up to the game that they would be wearing shorts. Cork star Ashling Thompson told Advertisement Most read in Sport Breaking "It's not about us versus the association. It's about standing up for what is right." The teams later penned a joint statement in response to the postponement. 'It's a failure on the camogie association' - RTE GAA pundits don't sit on fence over 'no-brainer' skorts saga It read: "As a united group of players, we want to express our bitter disappointment that today's Munster Senior Camogie Final has been postponed. "It shows scant regard for the preparation of players both physically and mentally to be ready for a provincial showpiece, to make this decision just 16 hours before the scheduled throw-in. Advertisement "We feel completely let down. Both panels had meticulously planned to peak for today. "Training schedules and workload will now have to be readjusted, while not even knowing when the game will take place." A Special Congress is set to take place on May 22 at Croke Park. Members will vote on a rule that would allow players to choose between either skorts or shorts. Advertisement Speaking to "I don't set the rules of the association. The association rules are set by the members and they do that in Congress. "And my role as president is to make sure that those rules are respected and those decisions of Congress are respected. "We spent the last few days trying to resolve this issue and it's been difficult." Advertisement
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
TJ Reid's wife reveals daughter's outfit for ‘Daddy's first match' in support of camogie players amid skorts debate
TJ REID'S wife Niamh brought their daughter Harper to watch Kilkenny's win over Offaly on Saturday. And she used the opportunity to show support for camogie players amid the 3 Kilkenny beat Offaly in the Leinster hurling championship Credit: Ben McShane/Sportsfile 3 Reid's wife Niamh brought their daughter Harper to the game Credit: Instagram/niamhdebrun 3 The young girl wore shorts in support of camogie players Credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Niamh shared a video of her and Harper going to the Leinster SHC tie, with the young girl wearing a full Kilkenny kit for the occasion. Harper was wearing shorts at the game, a decision that her mum revealed was an intentional choice. She said: "Harper's decision to wear shorts vs a skort was intentional #LetThemWearWhatTheyWant" It comes amid the ongoing controversy around skorts which has seen camogie players protesting their enforced use. Read More on Camogie Players are currently required to wear skorts - However, the gear is unpopular among players, with a GPA survey revealing that . Two proposals were put to the Camogie Association's annual congress last year seeking to change the dress code, but both were defeated. Dublin and Kilkenny players Most read in GAA Hurling This led to outcry among the public, leading to Camogie Association to agree to hold a vote to resolve the issue in 2026. This did not stem the tide, however, with Cork and Waterford 'It's a failure on the camogie association' - RTE GAA pundits don't sit on fence over 'no-brainer' skorts saga On Thursday, camogie chiefs revealed that a vote to give players the choice between skorts and shorts Despite this, Cork and Waterford remained intent on protesting, only for A statement on Friday read: "As the Committee in charge of the Munster Championship, we have reviewed the situation regarding tomorrow's Munster final. "As the current Camogie rules of play are still in place and the players have indicated they would not be prepared to play the game in skorts, the decision has been made to defer the game int he best interests of all players and officials involved. "The details of the rescheduled fixture will be released in due course." 'BACKWARDS' This drew more backlash, with both teams A joint statement issued through the GPA said: "As a united group of players, we want to express our bitter disappointment that today's Munster Senior Camogie Final has been postponed. "It shows scant regard for the preparation of players both physically and mentally to be ready for a provincial showpiece, to make this decision just 16 hours before the scheduled throw-in. "Anyone with an understanding of what it takes to compete in elite sport knows that this could never be in the best interests of players. "We feel completely let down. Both panels had meticulously planned to peak for today. "Training schedules and workload will now have to be readjusted, while not even knowing when the game will take place. "There was an opportunity to take a step forward from the recent controversy. Instead, a provincial final has been postponed because we took control of what we would wear. "To us, that feels like a massive step backwards." No new date for the Munster final has yet been confirmed by the Camogie Association.
Irish Post
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Post
Cork and Waterford camogie squads unite in condemnation of Munster Final postponement over skorts row
THE CAMOGIE squads of Cork and Waterford have released a joint statement condemning the postponement of the Munster Senior Camogie Final amid an ongoing dispute over skorts. The players had indicated on Wednesday that they intended to wear shorts in Saturday's decider, which are not permitted under current camogie rules. This prompted the Camogie Association to call a special congress for May 22, where a motion would be considered, which, if passed, would allow players to wear either skorts or shorts. However, the evening before the Munster decider, which was set for the Tipperary County Camogie Grounds at 1pm on Saturday, Munster Camogie said the game had been deferred. "As the committee in charge of the Munster Championship, we have reviewed the situation regarding tomorrow's Munster Final," read a statement from Munster Council Chairperson Christine Ryan. "As the current camogie rules of play are still in place and the players have indicated they would not be prepared to play the game in shorts, the decision has been made to defer the game in the best interests of all players and officials involved. "The details of the rescheduled fixture will be released in due course." 'We feel completely let down' In response, the Waterford and Cork panels said the late call showed 'scant regard' for the players' welfare. "As a united group of players, we want to express our bitter disappointment that today's Munster Senior Camogie final has been postponed," read a joint statement. "It shows scant regard for the preparation of players both physically and mentally to be ready for a provincial showpiece, to make this decision just 16 hours before the scheduled throw-in. "Anyone with any understanding of what it takes to compete in elite sport knows that this could never be in the best interests of the players. "We feel completely let down. Both panels had meticulously planned to peak for today. Training schedules and workload now have to be readjusted, while not even knowing when the game will take place. "There was an opportunity to take a step forward from the recent controversy. Instead, a provincial final has been postponed because we took control of what we would wear. "To us, that feels like a massive step backwards." 'Outrageous disregard for players' Following Saturday's postponement, Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack said she was 'absolutely disgusted' by the decision. "These women have trained for months, made sacrifices and looked forward to this moment only to have the final pulled from under them the night before over what they choose to wear. It's disgraceful," she said. "The Munster Camogie Association's decision shows an outrageous disregard for the players involved. "Let them wear shorts. It's not a complicated ask — it's about comfort, equality and being listened to. "We genuinely believed the Camogie Association was finally beginning to listen, especially with the vote now scheduled for May 22. But clearly, nothing has changed. "Instead of compromise, they've chosen to punish these women. "Why could these players not be allowed to play in shorts while awaiting the outcome of that vote? "The decision to call off the match sends a terrible message — that speaking up will be met with cancellation, not conversation. '"he players deserve better. They've earned the right to be heard, and to play." Also on Saturday, Dublin and Offaly players took to the pitch in shorts for their Leinster Camogie Minor A Shield Final at St Peregrine's in Blanchardstown. However, the game was not allowed to go ahead until after the players returned to the changing room to change into skorts. It mirrored scenes from the same ground a week ago when Kilkenny and Dublin were told their Leinster Senior Camogie semi-final would not go ahead after they originally lined out in shorts. See More: Camogie, Munster Camogie, Skorts Row
The 42
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Waterford and Cork players label decision to cancel Munster final 'a massive step backwards'
THE WATERFORD AND Cork camogie teams have released a joint-statement expressing their 'bitter disappointment' with the decision to postpone today's Munster final. Last night, Munster Camogie cancelled the game in light of the planned protest by both teams against the wearing of skorts. The decision was highly criticised and the two panels have now voiced their frustration, labelling the move 'a massive step backwards.' A statement released through the GPA read: 'As a united group of players, we want to express our bitter disappointment that today's Munster Senior Camogie Final has been postponed. Advertisement Statement from the Waterford and Cork Senior Camogie Panels#LetPlayersChoose — GPA (@gaelicplayers) May 10, 2025 'It shows scant regard for the preparation of players both physically and mentally to be ready for a provincial showpiece, to make this decision just 16 hours before the scheduled throw-in. 'Anyone with an understanding of what it takes to compete in elite sport knows that this could never be in the best interests of players. 'We feel completely let down. Both panels had meticulously planned to peak for today. Training schedules and workload will now have to be readjusted, while not even knowing when the game will take place. 'There was an opportunity to take a step forward from the recent controversy. Instead, a provincial final has been postponed because we took control of what we would wear. 'To us, that feels like a massive step backwards.' Meanwhile, the Offaly and Dublin minor teams took to the field in shorts for today's Leinster shield final. Last week, a GPA study found 70% of inter-county camogie players find skorts uncomfortable and 83% of players at least want the option of wearing shorts instead. On Thursday the Camogie Association announced a 'special congress' will be held later this month to consider motions addressing the ongoing skorts issue. The Special Congress will be held in Croke Park on 22 May.
The Journal
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Journal
Waterford and Cork camogie players label decision to cancel Munster final 'massive step backwards'
The 42 THE WATERFORD AND Cork camogie teams have released a joint-statement expressing their 'bitter disappointment' with the decision to postpone today's Munster final. Last night, Munster Camogie cancelled the game in light of the planned protest by both teams against the wearing of skorts. The decision was highly criticised and the two panels have now voiced their frustration, labelling the move 'a massive step backwards.' A statement released through the GPA read: 'As a united group of players, we want to express our bitter disappointment that today's Munster Senior Camogie Final has been postponed. Statement from the Waterford and Cork Senior Camogie Panels #LetPlayersChoose — GPA (@gaelicplayers) May 10, 2025 'It shows scant regard for the preparation of players both physically and mentally to be ready for a provincial showpiece, to make this decision just 16 hours before the scheduled throw-in. Advertisement 'Anyone with an understanding of what it takes to compete in elite sport knows that this could never be in the best interests of players. 'We feel completely let down. Both panels had meticulously planned to peak for today. Training schedules and workload will now have to be readjusted, while not even knowing when the game will take place. 'There was an opportunity to take a step forward from the recent controversy. Instead, a provincial final has been postponed because we took control of what we would wear. 'To us, that feels like a massive step backwards.' Last week, a GPA study found 70% of inter-county camogie players find skorts uncomfortable and 83% of players at least want the option of wearing shorts instead. On Thursday the Camogie Association announced a 'special congress' will be held later this month to consider motions addressing the ongoing skorts issue. The Special Congress will be held in Croke Park on 22 May. Written by Ciarán Kennedy and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
