Cork strive for perfection, and Donegal’s anger with history repeating − what we learned from the GAA weekend
Pat Ryan is trying to slow the hype train; the tale of Matt Hassett and little Liam; Carlow’s Joe Murphy takes the road home
National Hurling League
Cork looking the part as they sharpen claws for a summer of promise
Clinical dismissal of Tipp in league final further proof that Pat Ryan’s formidable Rebels are on a mission this year
Cork clinch league title after barnstorming first half against Tipperary
Rebels win their first league title since 1998 in front of a crowd of 43,243 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Waterford’s coast home nearly comes up short after Offaly’s brave fightback
Munster side were 15 points ahead with 15 minutes to go but held on to win by just four
Cork could confirm their rise by blasting their way past Tipperary
Waterford to make experience count against Offaly
‘I’m not an easy man to please’: How Christy Ring and Louis Marcus came together to shoot a landmark film
Could the magic of the greatest hurler of all time be captured by a film-maker who couldn’t do a sideline cut? Yes, but only after a remarkable education from, and about, the man himself
Familiar foes: Cork veteran recalls Rebels defeat to Tipperary in 1960 league decider
Patsy Harte lined out alongside Glen Rovers clubmate Christy Ring for the all-Munster clash at the Athletic Grounds
Tactical analysis: Cork and Tipp ready for high-stakes shootout as Rebels sharpen edge
While Cork’s play shows a lot of method, Tipperary’s recent form suggests an ability to manage key moments
Rob Downey hoping to end Cork’s league title drought at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The top-flight league title has never resided on Leeside during the Cork captain’s lifetime
GAA’s focus on putting bums in seats has left hurling out in the cold
Act of unity by Louth and Fermanagh shows level of disrespect felt in the hurling ranks
Aversion to premature hype in the GAA is the thief of early-season excitement
In the GAA, hype has a short window in which to run rampant
National Hurling League: Down overpower Kildare to take Division 2 title
Mayo win Division 3 crown as Louth beat Fermanagh to top Division 4
Ciarán Murphy: A high-performing Cork hurling team is a boost to the GAA
Offaly and Waterford precede Munster heavyweights in fascinating Division 1B final
Hurling league final between Cork and Tipperary sold out
Páirc Uí Chaoimh set for a 45,000 full house for Division 1A and 1B deciders
GAA: League finals venues and throw-in times confirmed
Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host NHL Division 1A and 1B double-header
Five things we learned from the GAA weekend: Kerry’s league ambition and Dublin’s conundrum
Jack O’Connor is chasing silverware; Dessie Farrell’s number one problem; Limerick’s record-breaker
First Tipperary-Cork league final since 1960 will be ‘massive’, says Liam Cahill
Tipp coach praises side’s resilience in comeback win against Clare, clinched by Darragh Stakelum in added time
Goals prove the difference in Cork’s dismantling of Galway
Rebels offer up 11 different scorers in blistering win at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Wexford end league on a high with win over Limerick
Keith Rossiter’s side earn seven-point win at the Gaelic Grounds
Waterford survive scare to join Offaly in Division 1A
Dublin beat Laois to finish third in Division 1B
Malachy Clerkin: Madcap Sunday finish is just another indignity heaped upon the 2025 national leagues
It would have made sense to push the end of the hurling league back to next week and let the fooball breathe but instead it’s a blitz finish
Weekend hurling previews: Cork take on Galway with winners set for final spot
For Waterford, beating Offaly is essential as sealing promotion is the only show in town
David Burke: ‘His hurling intelligence is way beyond others’. He sees things before they happen’
The Galway hurler has had his share of setbacks down the years but he remains an influential presence
Little jeopardy on offer as top hurling divisions reach conclusion
Cork v Galway a virtual semi-final with Tipp awaiting winners
Patrick Horgan focused as ever as Cork step up bid for elusive silverware
Rebels last won the league in 1998 but victory over Galway will secure a final place against Tipp
Kilkenny’s comfortable victory over Limerick clears up picture in hurling’s top flight
Nine-point win for the Cats relegates Clare and Wexford and sees Tipperary reach final
GAA weekend previews: Critical matches in Division Two can determine who drops to Tailteann Cup
In Division One, who really wants to be in the final with championship in the shadows?
Referees aren’t the only ones responsible for controlling dangerous play
Everyone needs to be on the same page about head-high tackles in hurling
Red cards no surprise, curious pitch markings and everything we learned from the GAA weekend
Why Tipperary have a spring in their step; the curious case of the disappearing lines; how Down got their groove back
GAA: Seven players sent off across two Division 1A games
Both Tipperary and Cork win away from home on a day red cards dominated the headlines
Cork’s six-shooters leave Clare in the dust as they take revenge in Ennis
Fiery encounter sees three straight reds and 10 yellows as Rebels win easily by 15 points
Dublin win sees Offaly promoted while Westmeath sent packing to Division 2
Carlow defeat sees Offaly promoted to Division 1A
Red haze descends on Kilkenny as Tipperary’s good season continues
Four players shown the line at Nowlan Park
Limerick bounce back with comfortable win over 14-man Galway
Treaty men put last week’s defeat behind them with 12-point victory at the Gaelic Grounds
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