Nicky English: Cian Lynch on course to become one of the greatest hurlers everStaying afloat in the face of Limerick’s sheer physicality was just too much to ask forMon Aug 23 2021 - 06:00
Nicky English: Power and poise on the big occasion points to Limerick triumphCork’s hopes lie in using pace to go around Limerick and open up vital goal chancesSun Aug 22 2021 - 07:00
All-Ireland hurling final: Nicky English’s Cork pen picsRebels come into their first final in eight years hoping to cause an upsetFri Aug 20 2021 - 21:13
Nicky English: Limerick, Cork and Waterford the leading proponents of new orthodoxyMore traditional style of hurling perfected by Kilkenny’s great teams has been eclipsedSun Aug 15 2021 - 08:00
Nicky English: Improving Cork show real resilience to set up a fitting finalRebels dig deep to see off defiant Cats but champions Limerick looking formidableMon Aug 09 2021 - 07:36
Nicky English: Limerick have found top gear and have eyes on Liam MacCarthyDefending All-Ireland champions simply had too much for Waterford in semi-finalSun Aug 08 2021 - 11:30
Nicky English: Waterford and Cork ready to pounce on any sign of weaknessChampions Limerick will need to repeat second-half performance from Munster finalSat Aug 07 2021 - 07:00
Nicky English: Tipperary can’t pin penalty as main cause of defeatWaterford and Cork wins mean we have the best four teams in this year’s semi-finalsMon Aug 02 2021 - 07:23
Nicky English: if Tipperary lose, what happens next?It’s not all bad but when teams run with the ball that’s where Tipp have issuesSat Jul 31 2021 - 07:00
Nicky English: If Cork reach Croke Park it could open up for themWaterford’s pace, drive and running game was just too hot to handle for GalwayMon Jul 26 2021 - 08:50
Nicky English: Clare always seem close to self-destruct, but they should see off CorkCan Waterford be trusted against Galway in Thurles after two poor outings?Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00
Nicky English: Limerick’s second-half form won’t be matched by any teamWhen Cian Lynch got support in the second half he really began to pull the stringsMon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00
Nicky English: Limerick still the team to beat as provincial finals approachDublin look unlikely to be able to rack up the points needed to topple Kilkenny in LeinsterSat Jul 17 2021 - 06:00
Nicky English: Ridiculous decision for Tipp penalty could force a rule changeBrian Lohan rightly angry with referee after controversial decision just after half-timeMon Jul 05 2021 - 07:02
Nicky English: Extraordinary day of hurling leaves championship wide openSome worrying signs for Limerick while Kilkenny look dangerous at Croke ParkSun Jul 04 2021 - 11:30
Nicky English: Limerick can master spirited Cork’s potent challengeChampions remain the team to beat while Galway, Kilkenny and Tipperary can advanceSat Jul 03 2021 - 06:00
Nicky English: Wasteful Clare do just enough to oust depleted DéiseLohan will know Clare need to be a lot more accurate against TippMon Jun 28 2021 - 06:00
Nicky English: Making goals worth five points could work wonders for hurlingThis is the best time ever for players and radical changes aren’t needed just yetSat Jun 19 2021 - 07:00
Nicky English: Limerick put in one of the best performances I have seen in an All-IrelandBest team by far has won a second All-Ireland title in three years – with more likely to comeMon Dec 14 2020 - 06:00
Nicky English: Waterford set to crown infamous year with a famous triumphLimerick will need to find an extra gear if they are to foil Cahill’s driven Déise sideSat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00
Nicky English: No surprise that Limerick and Waterford in finalIn the end over two days the established form line held and best sides to face off in fortnightMon Nov 30 2020 - 01:00
Nicky English: Waterford and Galway's task made harder by third week syndromeHutchinson and Bennett give Waterford real hope; Galway’s fluctuation in performance a concernSat Nov 28 2020 - 08:30
Nicky English: Galway and Waterford face battles with fatigue in All-Ireland semisGalway as underdogs give them edge against Limerick, while Waterford will test KilkennyMon Nov 23 2020 - 06:53
Nicky English: Galway’s lack of ruthlessness tips the scales Tipperary’s wayImproving Déise can see off Clare’s potent threat in Saturday's All-Ireland quarter-finalSat Nov 21 2020 - 06:00
Nicky English: Field has bunched as rivals close in on LimerickKilkenny and Tipp make significant moves in rejigging of championship pecking orderMon Nov 16 2020 - 06:38
Nicky English: scheduling could suit refreshed GalwayWill ‘third week syndrome’ kick in for Cork and the other qualifier teams down the line?Sat Nov 14 2020 - 06:00
Nicky English: Limerick confirm their place at the top of hurling’s pecking orderImpressive Galway now look the best-equipped of the other All-Ireland contendersMon Nov 02 2020 - 01:00
Nicky English: Limerick nicely primed to pass Premier testCork, Kilkenny and Galway can also book their places in respective provincial decidersSat Oct 31 2020 - 06:00
Nicky English: Extra game will improve both Dublin and already formidable LimerickWill the lack of crowds and accompanying tension lead to open, high-scoring games?Mon Oct 26 2020 - 06:00
Nicky English: Unique season will bring unique set of challengesA Limerick team of all the talents have a winning hand while Clare lack ball-winnersSat Oct 24 2020 - 06:00
Nicky English: Helter-skelter hurling of 1995 final is scary to look back onClare’s victory over Offaly is unrecognisable from the modern game in many aspectsThu Sept 03 2020 - 06:00
Nicky English: Tipperary blend old virtues and modern guileIt was almost impossible to see where 14-man Kilkenny would manage to get a goalMon Aug 19 2019 - 07:00
Nicky English: Tipperary’s experience the key in a hard-call deciderThe two great rivals look to be reaching their peaks at just the right time ahead of finalSat Aug 17 2019 - 10:04
Nicky English’s guide to the Kilkenny teamAll-Ireland hurling final countdown: player-by-player analysis of the Cats' XVFri Aug 16 2019 - 21:15
Nicky English’s guide to the Tipperary teamAll-Ireland hurling final countdown: player-by-player analysis of Tipp’s starting XVFri Aug 16 2019 - 21:15
Nicky English: Tipp’s resilience saw them throughDespite red card and three disallowed goals, Tipperary dug deep and came up trumpsSun Jul 28 2019 - 21:56
Nicky English: Kilkenny’s collective power was all too much for LimerickFrom the very start, Brian Cody’s team took the game to the All-Ireland championsSun Jul 28 2019 - 11:21
Nicky English: Formidable Limerick have what it takes to book a final placeOther semi-final is harder to call but Wexford’s momentum may be difficult to haltSat Jul 27 2019 - 07:00
Nicky English: Kilkenny look fine tuned while Tipp still off keyGreater intensity in Leinster championship vindicated as brittle Cork are shatteredSun Jul 14 2019 - 20:45
Nicky English: Munster and Leinster might be closer in quality than we thoughtCork have potential to reach semi-final but defensive issues leave door open for KilkennySat Jul 13 2019 - 06:00
Nicky English: Joy for Wexford but Limerick show they're the team to beatChastened Tipperary and Kilkenny must now regroup for their quarter-final testsMon Jul 01 2019 - 06:15
Nicky English: Tipp and Kilkenny can edge intriguing finalsTime to alternate big finals on Saturday and Sunday so fans don’t lose outSun Jun 30 2019 - 13:31
Nicky English: Maher’s injury takes gloss off Tipp’s shadow boxing winGalway’s exit the big surprise following two brilliant final round-robin clashes in LeinsterMon Jun 17 2019 - 06:00
Nicky English: Wexford have the energy but can they contain TJ Reid?Home venue is a big advantage but they don’t quite have Kilkenny’s scoring potentialSat Jun 15 2019 - 12:43
Nicky English: Limerick and Galway produce big displays to answer the scepticsChampions have found their groove while Galway emerged unscathed from Nowlan ParkMon Jun 10 2019 - 07:00
Nicky English: Impressive Tipperary looking a cut above the restWork rate, power and fitness as well as a classy forward line proves a potent combinationMon Jun 03 2019 - 07:00
Nicky English: Cork regain form after burning criticismTipp’s work rate kept pace with their scoring which overwhelmed 14-man DeiseMon May 20 2019 - 06:00
Nicky English: Hard to see out-of-sorts Cork derailing Limerick expressMunster champions’ defence needs radical surgery if they are to get back on trackSat May 18 2019 - 08:00
Nicky English: Cork performance shows Tipp are real contendersDifficult to see Cork recovering in time for their second match round against LimerickMon May 13 2019 - 11:24
