Late surge helps off-colour Tipp to shaky win over Cork in Munster U20HC

The 15 young men of Tipperary eventually made count their full half of numerical advantage. Their late push delivered a fourth successive win for the Premier over Cork at U20 level. Their provincial defence is off to a winning start, albeit not an impressive start. The 30-minute numerical advantage saved Brendan Cummins’ side rather than … Read more

Limerick and Cork have good reasons to go hard and go smart

Three-quarters of an hour after the Kilkenny-Cork game finished last Sunday in Nowlan Park, there were Cork players still out on the field signing autographs and taking selfies for the travelling supporters. That’s some going for an away game. And that registers with the players. They love having that huge following, and they certainly don’t … Read more

2027 top flight is looking ominously like a dry run for the Munster SHC

The halfway line has yet to be braced in the National Hurling League but there is a distinct Munster hue to the top positions in Division 1A and 1B. Sitting in fifth and sixth positions in the former, Kilkenny and Galway will rightly highlight they have played one game less than Cork, Tipperary and Waterford … Read more

One more obstacle to negotiate, but HS Clonmel believe this is where they belong – Irish Examiner

One more obstacle to negotiate, but HS Clonmel believe this is where they belong  Irish Examiner Corn Uí Mhuirí Final: Tralee CBS joint-manager Liam O’Sullivan on the lessons his side needed to learn  The Irish Independent High School Clonmel aiming to create history this weekend  Tipp FM BREAKING: Venue confirmed for Tipperary school’s Munster final  Tipperary Live 2026 TUS … Read more

Strong second half showing propels Limerick past Waterford in Munster Hurling League final

“WE WANTED a good performance and we got it. Great synergy from everyone on the field and we got a real impact from the bench.” The Munster Senior Hurling League is not usually a competition that sets the pulse rating, but Limerick manager John Kiely wasn’t hiding his satisfaction as his team comprehensively brushed away … Read more

Waterford boss Queally questions referee decisions in defeat to Cork – Irish Examiner

Waterford boss Queally questions referee decisions in defeat to Cork  Irish Examiner ‘I would like to see a change in structure where we’re afforded a chance to hurl during the summer’ – Waterford boss Peter Queally  The Irish Independent ‘Every football team is still in Championship’ – Queally calls for change to hurling structure  The 42 Source link

What Cork can expect from Waterford after their defeat to Tipp

With Limerick and Tipperary having secured their places in the top three, Sunday’s clash between Cork and Waterford has become a straight shootout — winner takes all. A draw will be enough to send Pat Ryan’s Cork through, while there is no path to the Munster final for Waterford. Still, the stakes couldn’t be higher. … Read more