We’ve been here before.
Last summer hurling was shown on Sky Sports for the first time, and English viewers’ reaction was a mixture of curious fascination, excitement, and confusion, but most were impressed by the unique game.
Now the fastest field game in the world has made its way across the Atlantic Ocean, and into the living rooms of Canadian sport fans.
Canadian broadcasters Sportsnet last night screened a replay of Kilkenny vs Wexford in the Leinster semi-final, and the reaction was predictable, if entertaining.
Some were mesmerised by the sport.
https://twitter.com/mattfharris/status/614264531569766400
How have I not heard of the sport 'Hurling' until just now. #psychos #awesome I want to play even though I won't walk again
— Dave Robinson (@franklloydwrite) June 26, 2015
Watching Gaelic Hurling on @Sportsnet
This sport is insane #golimerick? #samworriedHenrywillwantoplaythis
— Peter Dawe (@peterdawe) May 27, 2015
Others were intimidated.
https://twitter.com/M_M_Willy/status/614257844326662144
Watching Gaelic Hurling on @Sportsnet
This sport is insane #golimerick? #samworriedHenrywillwantoplaythis
— Peter Dawe (@peterdawe) May 27, 2015
Quite a few were enthralled.
I've just discovered Hurling on @Sportsnet I might stop covering hockey to cover this thing.
— Matt and DJ (@IceDogsThisWeek) June 26, 2015
@Sportsnet cheers for sticking the hurling game on last night, trying to explain to my friends what it is now, they are mesmerized
— Garry J (@GarLeeroyBurkey) June 26, 2015
While some were just confused.
When I looked at the on screen guide, its called "Hurling".When I seen it I thought it was like the national puking championships or sumth'n
— R.Wallin (@wallin_r) June 26, 2015
Best I can figure, Hurling was invented by violent pizza makers with ADHD
— Arch (@Archaeologuy) June 26, 2015
@Buz_Meg @Nolan_C_Kelly I thought Irish Hurling was just what I called the morning after I get into a fight with a bottle of Jameson's
— Don (@TheFalconer) June 26, 2015
Some funny twitter reaction to Hurling match on Canada TV !! @MartyM_RTE @AnnMarieGuinan @NedzerB13 @CrankyHurler pic.twitter.com/Mvi1HWn5nY
— Hurling Crazy (@HurlingCrazy) June 26, 2015
H/T Hurling Crazy.
