Billy Drennan top-scored for the Cats with 1-8 at a wet and windy Corrigan Park.

Gearóid O’Connor top-scored for Liam Cahill’s side as they cruised to a comfortable win in Thurles.

Brian Cody’s side saw off Laois at UPMC Nowlan Park.

Mattie Kenny’s side were in control for most of the game.

Davy Fitzgerald says he understands why some players feel the need to take a break from hurling.

The All-Ireland champions and The Kingdom will reunite at Semple Stadium 20 years on from a famous clash.

Colm Bonnar’s side suffered a six-point defeat to bring their losing streak to 13 games.

John Conlon was shown a straight red-card for a blow on Kevin Foley in the first half.

Oisin O’Rourke and Sean Moran scored five points apiece for the visitors in Thurles.

The Déise will face Galway in their Allianz Hurling League semi-final after an impressive display at Walsh Park.

Micheál Donoghue’s side secured an impressive win to book their place in the final four.

Donal Tuohy saved a penalty but Limerick fought back for a share of the spoils at the death in Ennis.

John Kiely’s side have won all three of their opening Division 1A fixtures, including last week’s dismantling of Kilkenny.

Eddie Brennan’s men were in complete control for the majority of Saturday’s encounter.

Pat Gilroy’s side had raced out of the traps at Croke Park.

Cathal O’Connell is also back for the Banner County ahead of their next assignment against Waterford later this month.

The Rebels boss has made five changes in personnel for Saturday night’s match in Pairc Ui Rinn.

Michael Ryan’s side led the men from the capital from start to finish in Semple Stadium.

TJ Ryan’s side got their league campaign off to an excellent start at the Gaelic Grounds.

All-Star midfielder is enjoying his hurling again as Tipp bid for a place in the league final.

Are Tipp jealous of this Clare side? And can they use that as motivation to drive them on to another league final?

Michael Fennelly will make his first start of the season in the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday.

If the weather stays like this, only a fool would stay on the couch.

Shane Dooley starts, while Dan Kelleher, Brian Watkins and Sean Gardner are among those missing out.

The Banner County manager claims his All-Ireland champions are ‘a mile off the pace’ ahead of their opening Division 1A fixture.

Wexford would be left in a much weaker Division 1B next season if the GAA passes new changes to National Hurling League structure.

Tipperary assistant Michael Ryan says Brian Cody’s absence won’t have any impact on the National Hurling League final next weekend.

There’s a bumper programme of league games in both codes this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.

Maher, who recently joined the army, will be unavailable due to work committments.

The GAA has outlined the changes being considered for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship and the National Hurling League.

Kilkenny dismantled Cork at Semple Stadium on Sunday but are we any the wiser ahead of this year’s championship?

Jimmy Barry-Murphy is putting his brightest red rag out in front of the Kilkenny bull in a much-anticipated league decider in Thurles tomorrow.

Cork have made three changes ahead of Sunday’s Allianz National Hurling final against Kilkenny.

Cork have been hugely impressive in 2012 as Jimmy Barry-Murphy continues the work of Denis Walsh and sees one of his older heads make the difference against Tipperary