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
Tall order for Waterford as Liam Cahill needs Tipperary favour
Munster round robin goes into final round with no county eliminated yet
Clare emerge as athletic and well-organised rival to Limerick
Limerick fielded slightly understrength side and were forced to play without Hegarty
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
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
Pro game a safe place for amateurs? Did the Dubs ever really go away?
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Parts gradually clicking into place for improving Banner
Improved scoring threat has reduced the overdependence on talisman Kelly
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brian Lohan set for three more years as Clare manager
County have made steady progress under 49-year-old during turbulent few years
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’
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
Nicky English: Limerick can master spirited Cork’s potent challenge
Champions remain the team to beat while Galway, Kilkenny and Tipperary can advance
Formidable Lohan the ideal spiritual leader for the Banner
Resurgent Clare showing signs of the distinctive zeal associated with their manager
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
Liam Sheedy relishing the challenge of championship
‘Where else would you want to be?’ asks the Tipperary manager
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
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
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
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
Meath left spitting mad after Kildare defeat
Kildare and Mayo join top flight as teams feel the heat in promotion and relegation battles
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