Joe Canning: I loved having a chip on the shoulder, I wanted it
Writing off Limerick after the league campaign will have motivated them even more
Nicky English: Impressive Limerick silence the doubters
Champions outclass Cork again to show they remain very much the team to beat
Thirst for goals driving Waterford’s championship challenge
Every Cahill and Bevans team has traded on goals as the preferred currency
Four-goal Limerick blast past Offaly for first league win
All-Ireland champions named 12 players who started 2021 championship final on Sunday
Cork tick all the boxes as Limerick’s league campaign continues to flatline
John Kiely: We’re not accurate at the moment, we’re not doing the basics well’
Shefflin’s Galway lay down a significant early -season marker
Kiely unperturbed as Hegarty’s red card left Limerick facing an uphill battle
Wexford start Darragh Egan era with shock Limerick win
Mikie Dwyer goal the difference as Wexford take advantage of Limerick’s wides total
‘You want your best performance to be in an All-Ireland final’
Final flourish proves fitting reward for Limerick’s ravenous work-rate and hunger
Shane Kingston gets reward for semi-final heroics with Cork starting spot
Eoin Cadogan the other change for Rebels as Limerick name the same XV that beat Waterford
Nicky English: Improving Cork show real resilience to set up a fitting final
Rebels dig deep to see off defiant Cats but champions Limerick looking formidable
Formidable Lohan the ideal spiritual leader for the Banner
Resurgent Clare showing signs of the distinctive zeal associated with their manager
Jackie Tyrrell: Things are changing quickly in hurling and I’m all on for it
We’re seeing star forwards dropping deeper and defenders roaming forward to clip points
Tipperary face stiff opening test against all-conquering Limerick
Allianz Hurling League weekend previews
Gearóid Hegarty announced as the 2020 Hurler of the Year
Limerick win nine All Stars as Brian Fenton named as Footballer of the Year
Danny Care stirs pot as fallout continues between Munster and Harlequins
Murray brands late hit on Healy as ‘reckless’ with young outhalf ruled out of French trip
Limerick move to a different beat as they drum home superiority at every turn
John Kiely’s side put in a staggering display of power and accuracy to seal victory
John Kiely delights in Limerick’s performance and just the chance to do it
‘I am going to enjoy this one now anyway. Whatever will come after it, we’ll worry about it’
Limerick eventually shake off Waterford to claim Munster title
Hegarty and Hayes among those who stepped up as Limerick made it back-to-back
Limerick’s ability to hit the accelerator too much for Tipp
Greater impact off the bench proves crucial in wet and windy Pairc Uí Chaoimh
Jackie Tyrrell: Winter is here and a machine-gun Championship awaits
The games will come thick and fast and the weather will be a test of skill and endurance
Limerick’s scoring threat on full view as they close in on semi-finals
Cork’s second-half performance just not enough at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Gaelic games previews: Limerick and Waterford meet in top of the table clash
Malachy Clerkin gives his verdicts on all the weekend hurling and football action
Limerick swept away by sheer force of Kilkenny’s Cody-ness
Kilkenny unleash tidal wave of manic intensity for 11th successive semi-final win
Jackie Tyrrell: Mentally soft Limerick learn hurling world a fickle place
Even the All-Ireland champions must accept that distractions can get to everyone
Jackie Tyrrell: Battle for middle ground will decide who stands out from the crowd
The ability to win ball in this crucial area and use possession well will be key this year
Limerick grind it out against Dublin before scoring spree seals final spot
John Kiely ’s side hit 1-5 without reply at the start of the final quarter
Limerick come in from the cold to make winning start
All-Ireland champions survive late charge by Wexford to take the points
Jackie Tyrrell: Casey’s defensive masterclass key to Limerick’s triumph
The young full-back delivered in style by curbing the huge threat posed by Glynn
Nicky English: Confident Clare have stepped up a gear
Sluggish Limerick’s momentum stalled as third game in a row perhaps took its toll
Limerick now a team their people can love unconditionally
It's only two years since TJ Ryan was complaining about 'vultures' undermining them
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