Nicky English: Tipperary proved they’re primed to take All-Ireland challenge to Cork
Kilkenny found their ceiling as they couldn’t match Tipperary’s goals
Cork outclassed Dublin to show favourites tag is well deserved
Pat Ryan’s side in a good position as some players have room for improvement in All-Ireland final
Faltering standard of this year’s championship brings Kilkenny into the frame
Cork have to be favourites against unexpected Dublin challenge but it may be a year too soon for Tipp
Nicky English: I have never seen Dublin hurl better in adversity
Dublin’s work rate, commitment and intelligent play brought the curtain down on a flat Limerick
Nicky English: For Galway, Tipp are a more palatable task than Kilkenny
Tipperary are improving but vulnerable to pace, while John Kiely will want to see Limerick’s graph rising against Dublin
Nicky English: The rules that hurling could, and should, steal from football immediately
Football has been transformed by new rules, some of which would transfer very effectively to hurling
Nicky English: Weary-looking Limerick’s errors allowed Cork confidence to flourish
Unconvincing Kilkenny did what they had to do to take sixth Leinster in a row
Nicky English: Opportunity for redemption smaller for Cork than Galway
The gap to Limerick looks too big but Galway have momentum in Leinster
Nicky English: Improving Galway will be serious opposition in Leinster final but nervous Cork continue to struggle
Underwhelming provincial championships reach final stages with few outstanding memories
Wounded Cork must put meltdown behind them or the season is over
In Leinster, Dublin’s embrace of simplicity can carry them to the final
Nicky English: Limerick showed All-Ireland intent in shaking Cork to their core
Issues in Cork full-back line laid bare by clinical Limerick
Nicky English: Limerick need this one more than Cork
More consequential meetings probably ahead, but Limerick need this one
Nicky English: Subduing the champions is a big step forward for Tipperary
Liam Cahill’s rebuild takes shape as injuries catch up with beleaguered Clare
Nicky English: Clare on the edge as Munster reaches sudden death
Tipp can exploit Clare’s injury problems but it’s finely balanced
Limerick’s outlook brightens as Cian Lynch hits top form in win over Waterford
John Kiely’s team are back on track, but Waterford aren’t finished yet either