Mia Hamm is a legend of women’s soccer in the United States. She is retired some ten years but she is still revered Stateside.

One wonders what aspect of Cork’s win over Clare will have brought a smile to management most, writes Donal O’Grady.

Tommy Walsh built his legend in a variety of positions for Kilkenny.

Last week, as this final drew near, questions exercised the minds of both sets of supporters. Sarsfields’ fans wondered if they could continue the winning pattern established since 2008 of a championship victory every second year, writes Donal O'Grady.

Eamon O’Shea has a placement rather than a selection dilemma in the key full-back role

Few rivalries have as rich a history as Cork and Tipperary hurlers, points out Donal O'Grady.

Three key areas

WEXFORD v LIMERICK

The tactical battles that will decide the games in Thurles

With the teams level at half-time, it was clear the first goal would have a huge bearing on the result. And so it proved.