Tipperary needed a win today at Semple Stadium to remain in the Munster Championship. Two nonetheless impressive come-from-behind draws against Cork and Waterford left them with just two points in the Munster table, with a visiting Clare on the same tally. Tipp took the early lead in today’s encounter, with a four to one point lead being bolstered by a …
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Kilkenny Edge Out Wexford After Nine Point Comeback
The Cats have secured a tie against Galway in the final of the Leinster Senior Hurling Final on July 1. At one point, that prospect looked highly unlikely for Brian Cody’s men, however. In what was essentially a provincial semi-final, the visitors to Nowlan Park trailed after 11 minutes by five points to four, with TJ and James Maher getting on …
Read More »Five Questions Ahead Of Galway’s Tie With Dublin This Evening
Ahead of today’s Leinster Senior Hurling Championship matchup between Galway and Dublin, we look at five questions that will loom large over the evening’s entertainment. It might be a matchup with very little in it for the two sides competing but make no mistake, those in attendance in Pearse Stadium this evening could be in for a treat if both …
Read More »Five Burning Questions Ahead Of Crucial Kilkenny Vs Wexford Clash
A crucial game in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, Kilkenny and Wexford do battle at Nowlan Park this evening, in what is essentially a provincial semi-final with the winners meeting Galway in the Leinster final. Let’s take a look at five key questions ahead of this crucial game: _____ 1) Will Fatigue Be An Issue For Wexford? Davy Fitz’ men …
Read More »“We’re Just Thick” – Hurling Manager Ryan Hails Tipp’s Fighting Spirit
Tipperary hurling manager Michael Ryan believes that his team’s Munster Hurling Championship comebacks over the last couple of weeks are down the players just being “thick.” Speaking to the Nenagh Guardian, Ryan praised his player’s fighting spirit over the last two games saying that the “thickness” in the side means that Tipperary don’t know when they’re beaten. “We don’t give …
Read More »Pundit Arena Hurling Power Rankings: Galway & Limerick Top The Charts
After convincing wins for Galway and Dublin in Leinster and two enthralling draws in Munster, let’s take a look at this week’s hurling power rankings. 1) Galway A classy demolition job of a decidedly off-colour Wexford team at the weekend, Galway deservedly takes this week’s top stop on our hurling power rankings. Three wins from three Leinster Senior Hurling championship …
Read More »Hurling Team Of The Week: Canning & Barrett Stand Out
It was an explosive weekend of action in both the Leinster and Munster Senior Hurling Championships. Let's take a look at some of the best performers;
Read More »One Massive Hurling Fixture Won’t Be Televised This Weekend
From a spectators point of view, the revamped Munster Hurling Championship has been a huge success. Over the last few weeks, we have seen some gripping clashes between the five counties competing with no shortage of sublime play or controversy (see Sunday’s draw between Waterford and Tipperary). With two rounds to play, everything is still to play for in terms of …
Read More »Controversial Goal Decision Just One Of The Main Talking Points From A Thriller In Limerick
While the whole country will only be discussing one particular incident, there were a number of talking points from a captivating thriller at Gaelic Grounds.
Read More »Controversial Call Sees Tipperary Clinch Draw Against Waterford
Comebacks and controversy on a highly entertaining Munster SHC clash between Waterford and Tipp in Limerick
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