Article: HURLING HORROR.(SPORT)

Byline: Paddy Hickey

THE GALWAY hurling board last night launched an investigation into the horror stamping incident which left one of the coun-try's best young hurlers needing eight stitches to his face.

As full details emerged of the shocking nature of the challenge on Joe Canning, it was confirmed that the 18-year-old is now seriously considering quitting hurling and taking up rugby instead.

Canning is based in Limerick, where he is a first year student at LIT, and it is understood that he has already received an offer to join a rugby club in the city.

The 6' 2" Portumna star sustained his injuries during the first half of Sunday's stormy county final ...

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