Limerick’s devastating display against Cork was clinical, cohesive and composed
John Kiely’s side brought fury to the Gaelic Grounds, but their efficiency was even more impressive
Munster Hurling Championship
TV View: Limerick serve up ‘exhibition stuff’ as they hunted in packs and scored for the laugh
‘Have we ever seen a better team?’ asked Dónal Óg
Nicky English: Limerick showed All-Ireland intent in shaking Cork to their core
Issues in Cork full-back line laid bare by clinical Limerick
Limerick’s monumental display a stark reminder of their enduring power
Crushing of Cork shows John Kiely’s side are as big and bad and forbidding as ever they were
Limerick show they haven’t gone away by dismantling Cork
The league holders had no answers to an awesome display from the Shannonsiders at the Gaelic Grounds
Limerick prove too strong for Cork, Kilkenny return to Leinster final – As it happened
In Thurles, Tipperary took a nine-point win over Waterford
Tipperary overcome nightmare start to overwhelm Waterford and qualify from Munster
Andrew Ormond and Jake Morris in top form for Liam Cahill’s side as they win their first championship game in Thurles since 2019
Having survived, Munster now planning to thrive as URC playoff picture becomes clearer
Munster will be on the road in the quarter-finals and may be heading for South Africa depending on Saturday’s results
Hurling previews: All eyes on Limerick as Cork aim to keep up the pressure
Scramble for All-Ireland series places intensifies on penultimate provincial weekend
Nicky English: Limerick need this one more than Cork
More consequential meetings probably ahead, but Limerick need this one
Cork beat Waterford in Munster minor hurling final by two points
Cork and Waterford to battle it out for the John Doyle Cup at Semple Stadium
Joe Canning: Defeat would be a painful blow to the Limerick psyche, which is why I’m backing them to beat Cork
Cork are targeting three wins in a row against Limerick, but Rebels can show they still have All-Ireland class
Tipperary manager Liam Cahill hopeful the squad can become a summer team
Victory over All-Ireland champions Clare a welcome result after heavy loss to Cork
Nicky English: Subduing the champions is a big step forward for Tipperary
Liam Cahill’s rebuild takes shape as injuries catch up with beleaguered Clare
Tipperary ride out the storm to leave Clare on the precipice
Another storming comeback from Brian Lohan’s team this time falls short in Ennis
Hurling previews: A bridge too far for Clare as Tipp arrive for D-Day
The Banner still in search of a win as Tipperary come to Ennis
Nicky English: Clare on the edge as Munster reaches sudden death
Tipp can exploit Clare’s injury problems but it’s finely balanced
Clare buoyed by return of Shane O’Donnell and Tony Kelly for Tipperary clash
O’Donnell named on the bench for crucial game in Ennis
Ciarán Murphy: Daft scheduling leaves GAA fans channel-hopping between games in biggest Saturday of season so far
Some matches should have been moved to Sunday to give players the viewership they deserve
Unlucky Waterford faced almost impossible task against Limerick due to scheduling
Déise had to play second match in six days against rested opposition, a fate no team has overcome
Limerick’s outlook brightens as Cian Lynch hits top form in win over Waterford
John Kiely’s team are back on track, but Waterford aren’t finished yet either
Limerick dismiss Waterford challenge with usual calm authority
John Kiely’s side always seemed well in control of this Munster SHC clash in Walsh Park
Waterford’s Stephen Bennett embodies spirit of never-say-die golden generation
Goal-scoring display in emphatic defeat of Clare left Déise fans dreaming of what might lie ahead
Joe Canning: Red card for Darragh McCarthy raises questions about Tipperary’s mindset
Waterford might have the ideal chance this weekend to earn a win against Limerick
Waterford impressed but Clare lost because they failed at the fundamentals
Deise’s successful blending of experience with newcomers has given them real hope in Munster
Nicky English: Big disappointment in Cork as eagerly awaited contest is over before it began
Red cards are hard to carry in hurling for a few minutes, never mind the whole match
Red card for Tipperary’s Darragh McCarthy was justified but it broke an unwritten rule
Cork were presented with a straightforward win after a sending off that ran contrary to custom and practice
If hurling is so good, why is it so small?
If it’s so good, why do so few people play it? It’s time we had answers
Clinical Cork show no mercy to Tipperary after shock red card
Darragh McCarthy’s dig at Seán O’Donoghue occurred even before the sliotar was thrown in
GAA as it happened: Shock in Leinster as Meath dethrone Dublin
Royals end one of the longest unbeaten streaks in Irish sport
‘Attacking is his sense’: John McGrath’s return is well timed for Tipperary
There was surprise last Sunday when the 30-year-old made his first championship start since 2023; his performance proved he remains a player of rare class
Nicky English: Against improving Tipperary, Cork will need to stop zoning out
Cork have a pattern of losing the initiative in big matches, particularly when the pressure comes on
Hurling previews: Can Munster second round shed light on last week’s unexpected stalemate?
Who will emerge as Kilkenny’s main opposition in Leinster?
Joe Canning: Cork had system failures in discipline and game management - they need a ruthless streak
Offaly will pose a serious threat to a Galway team suffering the pain of a rebuild
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