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Next up in our series of quizzes on All-Star hurling teams of the last decade, it’s 2017 and the year Galway finally lifted the Liam MacCarthy for the first time since 1988. In what was a memorable year for the Tribesmen, they took home both the Leinster and All-Ireland crowns, beating Wexford in the provincial final. Meanwhile in Munster, Cork …

It’s time for another All-Star hurling team of the year quiz and this time we’re turning our focus to 2016 when Tipperary reclaimed the Liam MacCarthy Cup.  In what was a very successful season for the Premier County, they first collected the Munster Cup before overcoming Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final on a scoreline of 2-29 to 2-20, winning their …

Next up in our series of quizzes on the All-Star hurling teams of the last decade, it’s 2015 and another successful year for the Cats. Brian Cody’s side recorded back-to-back All-Ireland titles after a battle with Galway in the decider in Croke Park. The side’s had met earlier that year in the Leinster final with Kilkenny prevailing by seven points …

It’s an unfortunate fact of sport that some of the best players to ever grace a game can retire without ever tasting full success due to circumstances outside of their control.  Hurling is no different. Legendary players such as Ollie Canning, Ciarán Carey and Terence ‘Sambo’ McNaughton all moved on without ever lifting the Liam MacCarthy and have become well …

Last week, we tested your knowledge of the legendary All-Star hurling team from 2010, now it is time to move onto the 2011 edition.  As you will probably recall, that was the year Kilkenny and Tipperary met in the third instalment of their thrilling final trilogy with Brian Cody’s side winning out on a scoreline of 2-17 to 1-16, avenging …

Unfortunately, hurling and Gaelic football are on hiatus and it’s looking more and more likely that the break will be extended due to Covid-19.  However, this break in play allows us an opportunity to step back and analyse who are the top contenders in hurling following what has been an interesting Allianz League group campaign. So here are the hurling …

Waterford FC have become the first League of Ireland club to suspend training amidst the COVID-19 outbreak which has seen sport postponed across the world. The Football Association of Ireland followed in the footsteps of the likes of the IRFU and the GAA in announcing the cancellation of all football under it’s jurisdiction on Thursday. The statement released had no …

Limerick manager John Kiely has made seven changes to his side for their crucial clash against Waterford in the final round of the Allianz Hurling League group stage.  The reigning league champions enjoyed an expected nine-point win over Westmeath last weekend leaving them unbeaten so far in this year’s competition and sitting top of the Group A table. However, Saturday’s repeat …

It is a quiet week in the Allianz Leagues with just two rescheduled games taking place in Division 1 Group A in hurling as well as the relegation final.  Limerick’s round three clash with Waterford was delayed last month due to the effects of Storm Dennis while Tipperary’s visit to Galway the next day suffered the same fate. While the …

As far as full league debuts go, this one was memorable for Tipperary’s Dillon Quirke.  Five points from play, a man-of-the-match award and a place in the GAA’s Hurling Team of the Week – not a bad return from the 22-year-old. He came in for high praise from manager Liam Sheedy following the game who praised the Clonoulty-Rossmore man for …

Knock-out positions are beginning to fill up in the Allianz Hurling League following a pivotal weekend of action.  Clare became the first side to book their place in the semi-finals as they topped Group B with their 0-27 to 1-15 win over Dublin in Ennis. Also in Group B, Wexford recorded a strong 2-29 to 1-11 win over Carlow while …

It’s often said that the greatest compliment you can give a referee is that you didn’t notice their presence on the pitch.   Their purpose is to observe the play in front of them and step in only when they must. However, recently, more often than not, we have seen hurling referees become more talked about than the game itself and …

Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy has vowed to challenge the red card received by defender Cathal Barrett should they deem the decision harsh.  The All-Star corner-back was sent off shortly before half-time, the third red card dished out by referee Sean Stack in the first-half of Tipperary’s 0-24 to 2-16 win over Waterford in Semple Stadium on Sunday. Déise star Austin …

Three players have seen red in the first half of a feisty Allianz League Division One clash between Waterford and Tipperary in Thurles. Waterford’s Austin Gleeson was the first one to go in the 30th minute after he picked up two yellow cards for two fouls in what was undoubtedly a blow for the Deise. Down 0-13 points to 1-6 …

Liam Sheedy has named his Tipperary side for their must-win Allianz Hurling League clash with Waterford on Sunday in Semple Stadium.  The game marks a full league debut for All-Ireland minor winning captain, Brian McGrath, who is a brother of Noel and John and the first time the three have played together for Tipperary. Noel McGrath made his first appearance …

The GAA have announced the fixture details for the five Allianz Hurling League games that were postponed a fortnight ago due to weather conditions.  In Division 1, both Limerick v Waterford and Galway v Tipperary fell victim to Storm Dennis and were cancelled due to pitch flooding and high wind warnings. Limerick and Waterford currently sit top of the Division …

Tipperary star John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer has returned to training and will be available to face Waterford at the weekend following the knock he took against Cork in the Allianz League earlier this month. The 28-year-old received lengthy treatment in the closing period of their 2-24 to 1-25 loss and was stretchered off the field in a neck brace with a …