Limerick GAA

In team sports, there is more structure than ever before, and more patterns, and more data-led decisions

Another flawed performance from the champions means questions remain unresolved

Nobody’s life in the championship was on the line, and yet both teams played like there was no tomorrow

The champions are on a one-game losing streak, as part of a two-match dip in form, but they clearly possess the tools and personality to bounce back

Champions under pressure in Thurles whereas earlier in Ennis, Clare look that bit better than Cork

Rumours of Limerick’s demise greatly exaggerated; The latest from the US PGA Championship

I expect John Kiely’s side to beat Tipp, but it is less easy to explain how so many false rumours about teams find their way to social media

Kingdom prove too strong for Limerick while Cork blitz Tipperary in the second half of their semi-final

Limerick manager says team must show they have learned lessons when they take on Tipperary on Sunday

Firm denial issued to rumours circulating on social media that Gearóid Hegarty was unhappy in the squad

Limerick beat Longford at the Gaelic Grounds while last year’s finalists Cavan see off Laois

The man-management of star players often offers fascinating subplots about sport’s most successful teams

Corner back suffered the injury during the loss to Clare last weekend

Both Cian Lynch and Seán Finn were forced off injured during the clash at the Gaelic Grounds last Saturday

An 11 point first half turnaround was garnished by an opportunist Marc O’Brien goal

High-octane match in Limerick overshadows more pedestrian fixtures in Munster and Leinster

All-Ireland champions lose first game since 2019 while also seeing injuries to Seán Finn and Cian Lynch

Henry Shefflin’s Galway will be looking to make no mistake against Kilkenny on his return to Nowlan Park

If Central Competitions Control Committee could be more transparent, there would be less room for conjecture and conspiracy theories to run free

Rebels will meet the winners of Tipperary and Clare in the Munster final on May 15th

There were too many head-high challenges in Thurles on what was only the first weekend of the hurling championship

Tipperary beat wasteful Waterford in a dead rubber clash

Champions looked fatigued and leggy. Clare next weekend will be the definitive test

Ireland’s women rugby have a long road to travel but at least they have petrol

Established narratives prove unreliable, as champions falter and Tipperary impress

All-Ireland champions managed to survive late rally from Deise after Gearóid Hegarty was sent off

Banner back in a Munster final for the first time in 11 years

Home side were 10 points up at half-time before letting their opponents back into the game

Controlled, deliberate, hard-headed, John Kiely’s team has set the bar high for all would-be challengers

Championship 2023 preview: The 11 counties on the start line to play for the Liam MacCarthy Cup

Tipperary end Waterford’s interest with comfortable victory in Thurles

Champions Limerick and Kerry get their hurling and football championship defences under way

Clare prove to be too ravenous for Cork to handle in O’Garney Park Sixmilebridge

Cork proved too strong for Limerick in Páirc Uí Chaoimh semi-final

The Morning Sports Briefing: keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports news

They will be joined by Limerick who were 2-6 to 0-6 winners over Waterford

John Kiely bemoaned their efficiency against Kilkenny but analysts found team with the most shots generally wins games

Historic success for New York while Roscommon claim big Mayo scalp and Clare pip Cork in Munster

Limerick’s careless finishing saw them hitting 15 wides with the breeze in the second half

Kiely’s formidable outfit primed to subdue an honest Kilkenny effort