This being the case, however,
injuries are not as common as one may believe.
This is due to the honorable play and sportsmanship of the game.
Hurling, in Ireland as well as in all other areas of the globe where it is played, is a completely amatuer sport.
There are no salaries, transfer markets or trading.
A player plays for the city and county in which they were born or reside.
So, players play for pride and love of the game.
Referees, rules and the opposing side are respected but not at the expense of the quality of play.