After chastening defeats, mental freshness and hunger may decide a pivotal clash

This is the seventh year of the round-robin and as they keep being told, the Déise still haven’t qualified

Absences of Cian Lynch and Aaron Gillane add to pressure on Clare in Ennis

Opening hurling championship results challenge assumptions about several leading contenders

Rebels were in a great position at half-time, but nobody seemed willing to step up in the second half

Big performance from star man Brian Hayes could go a long way towards sealing victory

Rebels have been the best team in 2025 and should crown it with first All-Ireland hurling title in 20 years

Finding a way to spring a surprise could be the key to Cork or Tipperary winning the All-Ireland

Derek Lyng’s team have quality throughout the team and should get past Tipperary in semi-final

Handling errors blighted Limerick’s performance against Dublin and saw them pay the price

For the first time since 2023, Tipperary have momentum. Galway will need to come up with something to stay in the championship

Things can’t continue as they are for the Leinster final: it’s time to move away from Croke Park

John Kiely’s team served notice of their intentions in recent clash of the counties

Leinster hurling final has been a tough sell recently, but success brings buzz

Rebels appear to be playing a long game – but such a strategy has its risk as this Sunday could prove