Joe Canning on taking frees: ‘If I miss this, I’m f**ked. I’ll never live this down’
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Munster Hurling Championship
If we want free-flowing hurling we must accept the refereeing that facilitates it
After a captivating Munster final the performance of the referee was among the talking points
Nicky English: Weary-looking Limerick’s errors allowed Cork confidence to flourish
Unconvincing Kilkenny did what they had to do to take sixth Leinster in a row
Cork and Kilkenny through to semi-finals after clinching provincial titles, but all the glory goes to Munster
Limerick left with longer route to Liam MacCarthy after losing out in penalty shootout
TV View: Cork freed from desire as they put an end to Limerick’s Munster reign
Palpitation-inducing Munster hurling final made the Leinster and URC shindigs - and England v Andorra - look like they were flatlining
Cork prove sky’s the limit after conquering Munster with display of ferocious intensity
Defeat for ageing Limerick team means a quarter-final assignment they could do without
Cork end Limerick’s Munster dominance after epic battle at the Gaelic Grounds
After over 90 minutes of hurling, the Rebels claimed the Mick Mackey Cup on penalties
From the glorious chaos of the Gaelic Grounds, the Rebels rise again
Cork put nightmare loss behind them to beat Limerick when it mattered
Munster SHC final: Limerick look too far ahead to be caught on this occasion
Cork must focus on making inroads into the big deficit from recent encounter
Gearóid Hegarty and Tom Morrissey ‘the line that sets Limerick apart from everyone else’
Limerick’s 10 and 12 make their 50th championship appearance together in Saturday’s Munster final
Nicky English: Opportunity for redemption smaller for Cork than Galway
The gap to Limerick looks too big but Galway have momentum in Leinster
Joe Canning: Limerick’s unrivalled big-match experience gives them edge over Cork in Munster final
John Kiely’s team served notice of their intentions in recent clash of the counties
Cork may be willing to lose the Munster battle to win the All-Ireland war
Gunning for their seventh successive Munster title Limerick look the hungrier of the two sides
Cork believe goals win games but Limerick’s sharpshooting can get the job done
Cork lead the way in Munster for goals scored but Limerick are masters of the white flag
Leinster hurling final and the battle for relevance
Munster counties look certain to establish a new record All-Ireland sequence this summer
Munster final tactical analysis: Cork must be sharper with puckouts against Limerick
Treaty county dominated previous encounter, which Cork must learn from sharply to avoid the same fate
‘It is tough, but good tough’: John Kiely backs current Munster championship structure
Limerick manager says jeopardy would be compromised if four teams went through from province
Joe Canning: Galway are growing in confidence and if they beat Kilkenny, the crowds will follow
Leinster hurling final has been a tough sell recently, but success brings buzz
Munster hurling final tickets up to €50 for the stand
Tickets for decider between Limerick and Cork increase for second year in a row
Waterford find that rough winds and championship structures do shake the darling buds of May
Peter Queally’s says provincial hurling championships should have same format as provincial football championships
Deadly and dithery Cork make Munster final
Monaghan bring Louth back down to earth; Ken Early reviews the Premier League campaign
Nicky English: Improving Galway will be serious opposition in Leinster final but nervous Cork continue to struggle
Underwhelming provincial championships reach final stages with few outstanding memories
‘Scores we missed were brutal’: Cork know what they have to do in Munster final after Waterford clash
Frustrated Déise boss Queally questions fairness of the championship system after defeat
Cork to face Limerick in Munster SHC final after victory over Waterford – As it happened
Galway set up a Leinster SHC decider against Kilkenny; Antrim relegated from Liam MacCarthy ranks
Clare claw back some pride but win over Limerick is too little too late
All-Ireland champions face long wait to next season while Limerick march on to Munster final
Cork blow hot and cold but do enough to put away defiant Waterford
Rebels set up Munster final revenge match against Limerick
Joe Canning: Cork appear to be playing a long game, but such a strategy is not without risk
Rebels appear to be playing a long game – but such a strategy has its risk as this Sunday could prove
Ciarán Murphy: Dublin’s leaders prove an old lion is still a lion - and Limerick are roaring now too
Limerick and Dublin last weekend, with 14 All-Irelands between them in the last 15 years, were case studies in greatness
Limerick’s devastating display against Cork was clinical, cohesive and composed
John Kiely’s side brought fury to the Gaelic Grounds, but their efficiency was even more impressive
TV View: Limerick serve up ‘exhibition stuff’ as they hunted in packs and scored for the laugh
‘Have we ever seen a better team?’ asked Dónal Óg
Nicky English: Limerick showed All-Ireland intent in shaking Cork to their core
Issues in Cork full-back line laid bare by clinical Limerick
Limerick’s monumental display a stark reminder of their enduring power
Crushing of Cork shows John Kiely’s side are as big and bad and forbidding as ever they were
Limerick show they haven’t gone away by dismantling Cork
The league holders had no answers to an awesome display from the Shannonsiders at the Gaelic Grounds
Limerick prove too strong for Cork, Kilkenny return to Leinster final – As it happened
In Thurles, Tipperary took a nine-point win over Waterford
Tipperary overcome nightmare start to overwhelm Waterford and qualify from Munster
Andrew Ormond and Jake Morris in top form for Liam Cahill’s side as they win their first championship game in Thurles since 2019
Having survived, Munster now planning to thrive as URC playoff picture becomes clearer
Munster will be on the road in the quarter-finals and may be heading for South Africa depending on Saturday’s results
Nicky English: Limerick need this one more than Cork
More consequential meetings probably ahead, but Limerick need this one
Hurling previews: All eyes on Limerick as Cork aim to keep up the pressure
Scramble for All-Ireland series places intensifies on penultimate provincial weekend
Cork beat Waterford in Munster minor hurling final by two points
Cork and Waterford to battle it out for the John Doyle Cup at Semple Stadium
Joe Canning: Defeat would be a painful blow to the Limerick psyche, which is why I’m backing them to beat Cork
Cork are targeting three wins in a row against Limerick, but Rebels can show they still have All-Ireland class
Tipperary manager Liam Cahill hopeful the squad can become a summer team
Victory over All-Ireland champions Clare a welcome result after heavy loss to Cork
Nicky English: Subduing the champions is a big step forward for Tipperary
Liam Cahill’s rebuild takes shape as injuries catch up with beleaguered Clare
Tipperary ride out the storm to leave Clare on the precipice
Another storming comeback from Brian Lohan’s team this time falls short in Ennis
Hurling previews: A bridge too far for Clare as Tipp arrive for D-Day
The Banner still in search of a win as Tipperary come to Ennis
Nicky English: Clare on the edge as Munster reaches sudden death
Tipp can exploit Clare’s injury problems but it’s finely balanced
Clare buoyed by return of Shane O’Donnell and Tony Kelly for Tipperary clash
O’Donnell named on the bench for crucial game in Ennis
Ciarán Murphy: Daft scheduling leaves GAA fans channel-hopping between games in biggest Saturday of season so far
Some matches should have been moved to Sunday to give players the viewership they deserve
Unlucky Waterford faced almost impossible task against Limerick due to scheduling
Déise had to play second match in six days against rested opposition, a fate no team has overcome
Limerick’s outlook brightens as Cian Lynch hits top form in win over Waterford
John Kiely’s team are back on track, but Waterford aren’t finished yet either
Limerick dismiss Waterford challenge with usual calm authority
John Kiely’s side always seemed well in control of this Munster SHC clash in Walsh Park
Waterford’s Stephen Bennett embodies spirit of never-say-die golden generation
Goal-scoring display in emphatic defeat of Clare left Déise fans dreaming of what might lie ahead
Joe Canning: Red card for Darragh McCarthy raises questions about Tipperary’s mindset
Waterford might have the ideal chance this weekend to earn a win against Limerick
Waterford impressed but Clare lost because they failed at the fundamentals
Deise’s successful blending of experience with newcomers has given them real hope in Munster
If hurling is so good, why is it so small?
If it’s so good, why do so few people play it? It’s time we had answers
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