Hurling
Patrick Horgan laughed at after belittling Tipp chances in Munster SHC

Patrick Horgan laughed at after belittling Tipp chances in Munster SHC

An interesting take. Results in the first weekend of the Munster SHC went as everyone thought they might, with Clare beating Waterford, and Cork taking down Tipperary. However, the performances may have surprised some, with the Déise looking strong in defeat, while All-Ireland holders Tipp were lacklustre. Premier boss Liam Cahill acknowledge as such after […]

2 days ago

Our ultimate Hurling XV with just one player per county

Our ultimate Hurling XV with just one player per county

This was a tough task… It’s one of the most talked about hypothetical teams in the GAA. What if you had to pick an All Star side made up of just one player from every county? Below is our pick for the ultimate Hurling XV under those rules exactly. Goalkeeper: Cathal Dunne (Laois) Cathal Dunne […]

1 month ago

The best hurling XV who never won an All-Ireland (2000-Present)

The best hurling XV who never won an All-Ireland (2000-Present)

Some collection of men! Hurling history isn’t only written by champions. Some of the finest teams of the modern era came within touching distance of an All-Ireland, only to fall short when it mattered most. From 2000 onwards, this selection celebrates those exceptional hurlers whose talent and influence were undeniable, even if the ultimate prize […]

1 month ago

Free-kick footage and stats debunks criticism aimed at Tipperary star

Free-kick footage and stats debunks criticism aimed at Tipperary star

He is exonerated. Tipperary star Darragh McCarthy was given a hard time by Cork supporters during his county’s loss on the weekend. The 20-year-old is already an enemy of the Rebel faithful after being sent-off in the Munster SHC last year against their bitter rivals, before starring in the Premier’s All-Ireland final win. After coming […]

2 months ago

Ex-referee agrees with Cork boss to make huge change in GAA officiating

Ex-referee agrees with Cork boss to make huge change in GAA officiating

He has backed him! Ben O’Connor cut a heated figure after his side’s weekend win over Tipperary. The Cork manager spoke passionately about the state of hurling and how it is officiated, and was critical of how referees are assessed by the GAA’s men in the stand. He argued: “A fella above sitting in the […]

2 months ago

All-Ireland winning boss urges GAA to take harsh measures after actions of Cork fans

All-Ireland winning boss urges GAA to take harsh measures after actions of Cork fans

Strong words. One of the main talking points from Cork’s Division 1A win over Tipperary on Saturday was the treatment given to the Premier’s Darragh McCarthy by the Rebel fans. The 20-year-old – who starred in last year’s final between the two teams and was also red carded against Cork earlier last season – was […]

2 months ago