Limerick respond with nerveless self-belief to draw with Tipperary

The All-Ireland champions have extended their unbeaten run into the new season

Tipperary face stiff opening test against all-conquering Limerick

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Gearóid Hegarty announced as the 2020 Hurler of the Year

Limerick win nine All Stars as Brian Fenton named as Footballer of the Year

Limerick move to a different beat as they drum home superiority at every turn

John Kiely’s side put in a staggering display of power and accuracy to seal victory

Déise wilt under the sustained power play of Limerick’s twin towers

Between them, Gearóid Hegarty and Tom Morrissey plundered 12 points from play

Limerick’s rolling wave leaves Waterford drowning in its wake

John Kiely’s side show that the gap back to the rest is growing

Limerick player-by-player guide: Jackie Tyrrell

All-Ireland hurling final 2020

Jackie Tyrrell: We’ve got the championship back. But where’s the physicality?

In the eerie quietness of the stadium, the players will have to generate their own intensity

Kilkenny hurling domination may come and go but Cody is always there

Pioneer of ‘chasing, blocking, hooking’ strategy through to 16th All-Ireland final

Limerick swept away by sheer force of Kilkenny’s Cody-ness

Kilkenny unleash tidal wave of manic intensity for 11th successive semi-final win

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

Limerick send out imperious statement of intent as Tipperary filleted

John Kiely’s young team tear apart Tipperary’s attacking apparatus in momentous performance

Cork hit back as Limerick hit the rocks on maiden voyage

Munster champions made big improvements in unexpected raid on Gaelic Grounds

Jackie Tyrrell: Battle for middle ground will decide who stands out from the crowd

The ability to win ball in this crucial area and use possession well will be key this year

Pat Horgan helps Cork put a halt to Limerick’s gallivanting

Rebel forward hits 1-9 as misfiring Limerick hit 17 wides in loss at Gaelic Grounds

Limerick come in from the cold to make winning start

All-Ireland champions survive late charge by Wexford to take the points

Limerick round off glorious year with Fenway Classic victory in Boston

All-Ireland champions never trailed in the final against Cork after blistering start

Jackie Tyrrell: Casey’s defensive masterclass key to Limerick’s triumph

The young full-back delivered in style by curbing the huge threat posed by Glynn

Casey doesn't play ball as Glynn gets no change from Limerick

The question was what had Galway left once Glynn’s aerial threat was coolly neutralised

History beckons for Limerick despite audacious Galway finale

Had Galway completed great escape it would have been an injustice to new champions

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