Nicky English: Limerick bench proved key but penalty controversy shows rule must be changed
Clare tripped up on an accumulation of small things that saw a tight match tilt against them in the end
Nicky English: Galway joy shines through while Cork shortcomings laid bare
Galway’s system of play is not simple, but it is implemented with great enthusiasm
Limerick-Cork final looks inevitable but hurling needs a good weekend
Galway can challenge Cork on Saturday but Clare need to be able to field close to their best against Limerick
Nicky English: Clare show glimpses of form but big Dublin win overshadowed by injury toll
Cork emphasise the gap between Munster and Leinster as they swat aside Offaly
Nicky English: Dublin face an uphill battle against Clare
Clare have played Leinster opposition four times in All-Ireland quarter-finals in the past eight years and won them all
Limerick looked better than Cork and are deserving Munster champions
In Leinster, Galway are clearly a team on the move and eased past a disappointing Dublin. They won’t be pushovers in the All-Ireland semi-final
Nicky English: Limerick and Cork still standard-bearers as provincial finals take centre stage
Munster rivals renew their rivalry while Dublin and Galway contest a Leinster final of rare significance
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