Nicky English: First day of real hurling summer sees Dublin bring curtain down on Kilkenny
Much to admire in how Niall Ó Ceallacháin’s team defied an unforgiving tradition
Nicky English: Dublin hurlers are nicely poised, but can you trust them?
Niall Ó Ceallacháin has improved the team but breaking the Kilkenny hoodoo has proved elusive
Nicky English: Clare smelled blood against a Tipp team blunted by second-season syndrome
Championship road opens up for rejuvenated Banner as Tipp left to rue another failed All-Ireland defence
Nicky English: Ground zero in Thurles for the last two All-Ireland champions
Which is more of an outlier: Clare’s Limerick meltdown or Tipperary’s best half of hurling since last year’s final?
Nicky English: Cork get expected win but in unexpected circumstances
Waterford undermined by injuries but battle to the end while Offaly present further evidence of their resurgence
Hurling championship: Who is currently leading the pack? Nicky English gives his verdict
Cork’s forward firepower can see off Déise as Leinster prepares for moving day
Nicky English: If Limerick maintain this level, it’s hard to see anyone beating them
This was a statement victory for Limerick as ‘inefficiencies’ were eradicated and the team dominated everywhere on the field
Nicky English: Clare’s forward power can tilt balance against weakened Limerick
Little is settled in terms of form or likely championship contenders, but this weekend in Ennis will be instructive
Nicky English: League form borne out in provincial championships’ opening weekend
Cork and Galway impress in round one while Tipperary struggle for sharpness
Nicky English: Tipperary were strangely lacking in urgency against Cork
Galway’s star continues to rise in Leinster, as they brush Kilkenny aside
Nicky English: Limerick best placed in wide-open All-Ireland, but I wouldn’t put money on it
Tipperary face age-old challenges - namely Cork and retaining the All-Ireland - while Galway aim to crack Kilkenny’s Leinster domination
I believed anything could happen in a Cork-Tipp match but wasn’t quite prepared for this
Extraordinary turnaround is a triumph for Liam Cahill and his ever improving team
Long-awaited Cork-Tipperary final stirs old memories – and offers underdogs a chance
Tipperary have regrouped remarkably under Liam Cahill but they would need a lot to go right against the favourites
All-Ireland hurling final: Nicky English’s Tipperary player profiles
Blend of youth and the old guard has taken Tipperary further than expected
Nicky English: Tipperary proved they’re primed to take All-Ireland challenge to Cork
Kilkenny found their ceiling as they couldn’t match Tipperary’s goals