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Nicky English: Waterford’s free-fall complete as Clare stake strongest of claims

In Leinster, Wexford’s revival against Kilkenny makes things very interesting

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

Hurling weekend previews: Throw-in times, TV details, predictions

Seán Moran looks ahead to Sunday's round-robin action in Leinster and Munster

Sun May 01 2022 - 07:00

Kilkenny finally shake off dogged Westmeath challenge with late scoring surge

Brian Cody’s side led by just a goal after 46 minutes before pulling away with four more

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 21:04

Kilkenny leave Dublin far adrift after third quarter burst of scoring

Mattie Kenny’s side suffer an off-day as Cats put on a display at Parnell Park

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 19:57

Letters, phone calls and abuse: What happens when a referee gets a big decision wrong?

James Owens, Conor Lane and Paud O’Dwyer on being in the spotlight this year

Sun Nov 07 2021 - 08:00

Nicky English: Improving Cork show real resilience to set up a fitting final

Rebels dig deep to see off defiant Cats but champions Limerick looking formidable

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 07:36

Jackie Tyrrell: Formidable Galway the main threat to Limerick’s crown

Tribesmen tick all boxes and new faces have added serious depth to to already strong panel

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 06:00

Weekend hurling previews: Throw-in times, TV details and verdicts

Seán Moran looks at the final round of league fixtures in the Allianz League

Sat Jun 12 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Limerick need to become a moving target to keep the chasing pack at bay

The champions have the manager and players to go back-to-back but they still have to evolve

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 06:00

Eoin Larkin worried lack of desire hampering Kilkenny’s chances of success

Former Hurler of the Year describes Waterford semi-final defeat as ‘a huge disappointment’

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: All-Ireland final heroes often come out of left field

Limerick have the edge but Waterford might well find a match-winner of their own

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 07:27

Waterford get up off the floor to turn the tables on Kilkenny

After a misfiring first half, Déise overpower their traditionally dominant neighbours

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00

Waterford’s frenzied waves of attacks too much for Kilkenny

Liam Cahill’s team into the All-Ireland final after rare championship win over Kilkenny

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 21:46

Big four ready to rumble on hurling’s special weekend

Despite the absent fans, headquarters set to witness two fascinating clashes

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 09:30

Fresher Kilkenny have edge but Waterford carry real threat into semi-final

Omission of Colin Fennelly and Walter Walsh from starting line-up a surprise

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00

Flanagan and O’Donovan named in Limerick side to face Galway

Team news: John Kiely makes two changes for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final

Fri Nov 27 2020 - 22:40

Nicky English: Field has bunched as rivals close in on Limerick

Kilkenny and Tipp make significant moves in rejigging of championship pecking order

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 06:38

Richie Hogan brings the magic as Kilkenny steal the year’s first epic

Galway left shellshocked as Brian Cody’s Cats secure the Leinster title at Croke Park

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 20:32

Limerick and Tipperary name teams for Munster semi-final

Daithi Burke misses out for Galway against Wexford, Kilkenny include two debutants

Fri Oct 30 2020 - 22:32

Jackie Tyrrell: Winter is here and a machine-gun Championship awaits

The games will come thick and fast and the weather will be a test of skill and endurance

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 06:00

Wexford best the weather and Kilkenny on a mad day to be hurling

Davy Fitzgerald’s side took the points once again against their rivals in wild conditions

Sun Feb 16 2020 - 17:36

Envoi Allen enters Champion Hurdle picture after Royal Bond success

Trainer Gordon Elliott describes latest novice star as ‘the real thing’

Sun Dec 01 2019 - 17:05

Seán Moran: Tipperary show how All-Ireland success has become a matter of timing

New championship format makes it harder for teams to go through the summer unbeaten

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 07:00

Nicky English: Tipperary blend old virtues and modern guile

It was almost impossible to see where 14-man Kilkenny would manage to get a goal

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 07:00

Tipperary emerge from the deluge to wash away Kilkenny

The 33rd-minute red card for Richie Hogan meant the match was played on Tipp's terms

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 06:00

No chance to breathe as Tipp avalanche buries Kilkenny

Cats fought hard with 14 men in second half, but couldn’t halt Tipperary momentum

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 21:30

The key moments that made Tipperary All-Ireland champions

Liam Sheedy’s Tipp team had too much for Kilkenny in a thrilling hurling finale

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 20:30

Tipperary 3-25 Kilkenny 0-20: Tipperary player ratings

Ian O’Riordan hands out the marks after the Premier County secured the Liam MacCarthy

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 19:10

Tipperary punish 14-man Kilkenny with devastating second-half showing

Sending off of Richie Hogan proves key as Liam Sheedy’s side pile on the scores

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 18:10

Nicky English: Tipperary’s experience the key in a hard-call decider

The two great rivals look to be reaching their peaks at just the right time ahead of final

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 10:04

Unexpected but familiar pairing gives Tipp final opportunity

Rejuvenated Kilkenny present the usual challenge in a contest set to go the distance

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 06:00

Nicky English’s guide to the Kilkenny team

All-Ireland hurling final countdown: player-by-player analysis of the Cats' XV

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 21:15

Walsh no stranger to Cody's ability to deliver the unexpected

Kilkenny forward relieved to be injury-free as All-Ireland final looms on the horizon

Tue Jul 30 2019 - 06:20

Kilkenny make final return as they wrap Limerick up in Codyness

The Cats were never caught by the defending champions after TJ Reid’s first-minute score

Sat Jul 27 2019 - 20:54