Limerick hurler Gearóid Hegarty wins Player of the Month, rejects VAR for hurling

Gearóid Hegarty of Limerick received the PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month award for July, coinciding with his 32nd birthday and upcoming marriage. While celebrating his latest accolade, the six‑time All‑Ireland winner said he would “hate to see something like VAR brought into hurling,” arguing that frequent video‑assistance stoppages would disrupt the sport’s flow. Hegarty praised the current officiating system and compared the potential impact to the over‑use of VAR in soccer, which he believes has made the game “nearly unwatchable.” He added that, despite recent doubts about returning to Croke Park, Limerick’s continued success affirms his confidence in the team’s approach.