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# Hurling

Yesterday
23rd March 2023
# Team news
Cian Lynch returns as Limerick and Tipperary name strong teams for league semi-final
The two teams meet at the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday.
This week
19th March 2023 - 24th March 2023
# Called Off
Bad weather forces postponement of Munster U20 match in Dungarvan
Waterford and Limerick were due to face off tonight.
# Round-Up
Dublin U20s hold off Wicklow challenge, while stunning Collins goal inspires Clare minor hurlers
Elsewhere in the U20 LFC, Westmeath beat champions Kildare, while Offaly clawed back a six-point deficit to seal a dramatic, last-gasp draw.
# Teamsheets
Senior forwards to start for Waterford and Limerick in Munster U20 hurling opener
Throw-in at the Fraher Field in Dungarvan tomorrow night is 7pm.
# Dates For Diary
Five GAA games live on TV next weekend as hurling league semi-final fixtures confirmed
Limerick face Tipperary on Saturday night in the Gaelic Grounds, while Kilkenny host Cork on Sunday afternoon in Nowlan Park.
# Lovely Hurling
Kilkenny set-up Cork semi, Rebels and Clare all square and Tipp and Galway hit big scores
Westmeath and Laois will face off in the Division 1 relegation play-off.
# Onwards
Hayes and Gillane grab goals as Limerick book league semi-final spot with 11-point win
John Kiely’s side will meet Tipperary in a final-four tie next weekend.
Last week
12th March 2023 - 18th March 2023
# Cool Cats
Kilkenny kings - St Kieran's toast All-Ireland hurling title win in Croke Park
Presentation College Athenry had no answer to their opponents.
# Talking Points
Dublin aim for promotion and Waterford-Kilkenny showdown: Allianz League talking points
There are plenty key matches to look forward to this weekend.
# Trollier
'He'd a great career' - Dublin boss pays tribute after attacker Dillon retires due to injury
The Naomh Fionbarra forward won a Leinster senior hurling medal with Dublin in 2013.
# Clinical Cats
Kilkenny draws close to semi-final after comfortable win over Dublin
Derek Lyng’s side were in front by nine at half-time.
# Rebels
Late Cork comeback delivers victory at home against Wexford
Pat Ryan’s side have now bagged a place in the league semi-finals.
# around the grounds
Aaron Gillane returns to action as Limerick win, vital success for Antrim over Laois
Darren Gleeson’s side have secured their Division 1 status for next season.
# Tribes On Top
Whelan goal is key as Shefflin's Galway side in command against Clare
Clare were ahead by seven early on but Galway reeled them in.
# Clinical Cats
Eoin Cody fires two goals as Kilkenny claim comfortable win over Dublin
Derek Lyng’s side were in front by nine at half-time.
# Rewind
'Incredible hurling matches' - 30 years on from Cork Wexford league final trilogy
The counties meet today in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, three decades ago they clashed in the league final.
This month
March 2023
# Selection
Aaron Gillane named on Limerick bench as Byrnes returns for Westmeath clash
John Kiely has named the team that will travel to Mullingar on Sunday.
Tipperary's hat-trick hero and Cork's comeback: Allianz Hurling League talking points
A big weekend of hurling action unfolded.
# local rivalry
Tipperary natives in managerial fight to stave off hurling league relegation
Darren Gleeson will face Willie Maher as the Laois and Antrim hurlers collide in Division 1 on Sunday.
# Top Picks
All-Ireland champions Ballyhale Shamrocks dominate club team of the year
Joey Holden, Adrian Mullen and Stephen O’Keeffe have all been nominated for the Player of the Year award.
# Probe
Garda inquiry launched following alleged assault at abandoned minor hurling match
The alleged incident occurred at a game in Dublin.
# Dates For Diary
5 games live on TV and streaming in this week's GAA schedule
Plenty for GAA fans to enjoy this week.
Kilkenny-Galway All-Ireland final in store as St Kieran's and Athenry triumph
St Brendan’s Park in Birr hosted today’s semi-final double-header.
# Long Wait Over
Galway senior Collins leads the way in All-Ireland Freshers hurling final win
University of Galway saw off the challenge of UL to land their first Fresher’s title in 18 years.
Last month
February 2023
# Treaty triumph
Limerick gather momentum with win over gritty Galway
Tom Morrissey scored 0-8, 0-5 of which came from play, for the All-Ireland champions.
# Wrap
Waterford pass Antrim test as Cork and Kilkenny deliver wins
Antrim led at half-time in Fraher Field, but their challenge faded in the second-half.
# Dublin v Tipp
Croke Park baptisms, new-look teams, and goal-hungry attackers
The Tipperary hurlers haven’t played at GAA headquarters since their 2019 All-Ireland victory.
# RIP
Tributes paid after passing of Tipperary All-Ireland hurling winner Mick Burns
The Nenagh Éire Óg player won five All-Ireland senior medals with the Tipperary hurlers.
# Analysis
Token gestures, subterfuge, and fear: how hurling's development is being frustrated
Decision to give Kerry a place in the Munster championship should they win the Joe McDonagh is symbolism.
# Dates For Diary
9 games live on TV and streaming in this week's GAA schedule
Plenty for GAA fans to enjoy this week.
# Exit
Roscommon hurling management step down due to player commitment issue
Clare native Francis O’Halloran had been in charge since late 2021, steering the Rossies to the Nickey Rackard Cup final last year.
# Wrap
Donoghue's Dublin and Egan's Wexford pick up first hurling league wins
The Dubs held on for a three-point victory over Antrim, while Wexford ran out comfortable winners in Westmeath.
# Hurling
Cork reaffirm credentials by notching up 4-24 to overpower Galway
The Rebels struck 2-3 without reply in six minutes after the break while defender Oisin Salmon was also sent off.
# Cat Fight
1-15 from Forde helps Tipperary end Nowlan Park hoodoo
But a first away victory in 15 years had to be rescued from the teeth of a trademark Kilkenny comeback.
# Comment
Kilmallock pair impress as Limerick's hurling forward options increase
Micheal Houlihan and Shane O’Brien pointed the way for Limerick last night.
# Small ball strides
Kildare hurlers off to a flyer as Herity's charges bid to build on momentum
The Kildare hurlers have made an eye-catching start to 2023.
# Hurling
Limerick strike 1-27 in front of home fans to power past Clare in league clash
15,521 were in attendance for tonight’s meeting of Limerick and Clare.
# Match Report
Waterford play more than an hour with 14 men, but still prevail against Laois
Padraig Fitzgerald marked his league debut with seven first-half points for the Déise.
# Talking Points
Lyng v Cahill tactics, Limerick's returning stars, and Fitzgibbon Cup headaches
Three talking points ahead of the weekend’s Allianz Hurling League action.
# Fitzgibbon Cup
Waterford forward hits hat-trick to help holders UL ease to big win over UCD
Michael Kiely scored three goals for the Limerick outfit in Fitzgibbon Cup fare.