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
Cork outclassed Dublin to show favourites tag is well deserved
Pat Ryan’s side in a good position as some players have room for improvement in All-Ireland final
Faltering standard of this year’s championship brings Kilkenny into the frame
Cork have to be favourites against unexpected Dublin challenge but it may be a year too soon for Tipp
Nicky English: I have never seen Dublin hurl better in adversity
Dublin’s work rate, commitment and intelligent play brought the curtain down on a flat Limerick
Nicky English: For Galway, Tipp are a more palatable task than Kilkenny
Tipperary are improving but vulnerable to pace, while John Kiely will want to see Limerick’s graph rising against Dublin