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Clare shoot the lights out as Waterford’s ambitions stall before the get-go

League champions suffer 15-point defeat in Ennis to cap miserable round-robin

Sun May 22 2022 - 20:13

Tall order for Waterford as Liam Cahill needs Tipperary favour

Munster round robin goes into final round with no county eliminated yet

Tue May 17 2022 - 07:30

Clare emerge as athletic and well-organised rival to Limerick

Limerick fielded slightly understrength side and were forced to play without Hegarty

Sun May 15 2022 - 21:20

No quarter asked for, or given, as Limerick earn draw with Clare

Result means Clare and Limerick will meet again in Munster final early next month

Sun May 15 2022 - 19:16

Conlon has achieved cult status in Clare with a characteristic lack of fuss

When the player changed role from forward to defender he took it all in his stride

Fri May 13 2022 - 22:00

Pro game a safe place for amateurs? Did the Dubs ever really go away?

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Tue May 03 2022 - 07:06

Parts gradually clicking into place for improving Banner

Improved scoring threat has reduced the overdependence on talisman Kelly

Tue May 03 2022 - 06:00

Conor Cooney scores a cool dozen as Galway edge out neighbours Clare

Both sides out of contention for league semi-final spot but eyeing up championship

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 21:42

No dead rubber in Cusack Park as Limerick strike late for the draw

All-Ireland champions left needing late rescuing despite leading for much of the contest

Sun Mar 06 2022 - 17:54

Cork continue building as they plan another assault on hurling’s summit

Keegan’s addition to coaching ticket a boost while Keane’s arrival increases options

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 12:21

Brian Lohan welcomes move to avoid teams playing three weeks in a row

Clare manager says return of championship round robin at least makes things fairer

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 06:00

Fitzgerald ready to turn focus elsewhere as he adjusts to the new normal

Experienced hurling boss will be without intercounty duties for the first time in 15 years

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 06:00

Cahill cites ‘unfinished business’ as he decides to stay with Waterford

Tipperary renew search for a new senior manager following withdrawal of their number one target

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 01:00

Brian Lohan set for three more years as Clare manager

County have made steady progress under 49-year-old during turbulent few years

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 08:24

Tony Kelly believes Clare boss Lohan’s future ‘shouldn’t be up for discussion’

‘If it was up to me or the players, we’d love if he decided to continue on’

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 06:00

Nicky English: If Cork reach Croke Park it could open up for them

Waterford’s pace, drive and running game was just too hot to handle for Galway

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 08:50

Cork’s rise continues as they hold off Clare and the brilliance of Tony Kelly

Banner’s golden spell fades away too early as Kieran Kingston’s side march on

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 19:45

Nicky English: Clare always seem close to self-destruct, but they should see off Cork

Can Waterford be trusted against Galway in Thurles after two poor outings?

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Wexford and Clare clash is defining for both

It reminds me of June 2013 when we had to go to that dark place to beat Tipperary

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 06:00

Clare v Wexford meeting brings back memories of epic 2014 qualifier tussles

Former Wexford manager Liam Dunne on how his young side dethroned the All-Ireland champions

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 06:00

Seán Moran: Inability to properly trial new hurling rule proves costly

Referees effectively learning on the job in high-profile games due to condensed season

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 07:00

Darragh Ó Sé: Nothing drives a team more bananas than a bad referee

Brian Lohan did well to hold it together on Sunday, I wasn’t so cool many times myself

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 05:00

Former referee Barry Kelly wants hurling ‘red zone’ kept closer to goal

‘It’s nonsensical . . . We don’t do black cards in hurling - except we do but it’s called yellow’

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 06:00

Nicky English: Ridiculous decision for Tipp penalty could force a rule change

Brian Lohan rightly angry with referee after controversial decision just after half-time

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 07:02

Lohan furious with the referee after Clare beaten by Tipperary

With a man less Clare were outscored by their opponents 2-4 to 0-2

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 20:14

Nicky English: Limerick can master spirited Cork’s potent challenge

Champions remain the team to beat while Galway, Kilkenny and Tipperary can advance

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 06:00

Formidable Lohan the ideal spiritual leader for the Banner

Resurgent Clare showing signs of the distinctive zeal associated with their manager

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Tipperary need to nullify Tony Kelly threat if they’re to advance

Sheedy needs to put his best marker on Kelly and avoid mistake Waterford made

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 08:11

Liam Sheedy relishing the challenge of championship

‘Where else would you want to be?’ asks the Tipperary manager

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 06:00

Munster hurling: Kelly points the way as Clare get their campaign up and running

‘Too many lads failed’ says Waterford boss as he prepares to ring changes in qualifiers

Mon Jun 28 2021 - 06:00

Clare revival continues apace but profligacy a worry for Brian Lohan

A total of 22 wides allowed Waterford to remain in the game until the end

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 21:28

Jackie Tyrrell: In modern hurling warfare, Clare’s variety can take down Waterford

It’s not 1998 but there’s still a war to be won when the two sides meet this weekend

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 06:00

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

Meath left spitting mad after Kildare defeat

Kildare and Mayo join top flight as teams feel the heat in promotion and relegation battles

Sun Jun 13 2021 - 19:01