Joe Canning: Clare’s confidence will be tested against Wexford
It’s hard to see any way Dublin can beat Cork Wexford
Munster Hurling Championship
Limerick’s bleak long years of struggle now a distant memory
All-conquering Limerick riding the crest of a wave as they bid for a record six Munster titles in a row
Tipperary work past Clare to earn a 42nd Munster hurling title
Stefan Tobin (1-3) and Cillian Minogue (1-1) raise the flag for Tipp in a seven-point win at the Gaelic Grounds
Nicky English: We could be in for a high-scoring free-for-all with Cork v Tipperary
Cork run up big totals but they also concede a lot
Hurling previews: Air gets thinner as Tipperary and Wexford look to stay in touch
Galway can expect a resolute challenge at Wexford Park while Waterford have precious momentum as they seek to build on opening win over Cork at Tipperary's expense
Nicky English: Clare drive down redemption road, as Cork again leave themselves short
Limerick go up the gears to outdistance struggling Tipperary
Second defeat leaves Cork looking at chance that summer could end in spring
Ulster continues to provide provincial thrills, while seeds for the Tailteann Cup are decided with Kildare among those in Pool 1
Peter Casey injury clouds trademark Limerick win over hapless Tipperary
A scoring burst either side of half-time put clear water between the teams at the Gaelic Grounds
Clare take Cork’s best shot but come out smiling in thrilling Munster clash
Trailing by seven points early in the second half Clare scored three goals in the last quarter
Championship 2024: This weekend’s football and hurling fixtures, throw-in times and TV details
Cork and Clare meet in pick of the hurling round-robins while Donegal face Tyrone in the Ulster football semi-finals
Championship 2024 preview: No hurling team has ever won five All-Irelands in a row - can Limerick be the first?
Like the opening scene from Gangs of New York, the Munster championship is a turf war, arranged by appointment and decided by knives and hatchets
Weekend hurling previews: Clare aiming to lay down a marker to champions
Cusack Park not Limerick’s favourite hunting ground while elsewhere Cork and Wexford can register important opening round-robin victories
Nicky English: Ice-creams and shirt sleeves, time we returned to high-summer hurling
Limerick will not be able to treat five-in-a-row bid as just another championship
Munster hurling fans take significant ticket price rise in their stride
The Munster Council decision to increase ticket prices involved very little risk as the championship is in the grip of a boom
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