Gym work has made modern players far more powerful but greater distance in their striking was just a by-product of that physical empowerment

A masterclass from Kilkenny, a nightmare for the Banner. The most revealing stat of the opening half on Saturday was the comparative conversion rates - Kilkenny’s was a staggering 82%, Clare's a paltry 26%.

The sliotar was as precious as a bar of gold. Anytime anyone had the ball, they nearly needed an armoured car to protect it 

The first knockout senior Munster championship match between Cork and Tipp in 30 years offers the ideal opportunity to inflict an ultimate payback

There are any amount of reasons why the home team is more likely to win than the away team; greater familiarity, comfort and logistical ease with the venue; unintended refereeing bias towards the home team

Whether Leinster hurling supporters like it or not, they can’t deny that Munster has become the main show in town. 

When Liam Sheedy returned as Tipp manager in autumn 2018, his first move was to make Seamus Callanan captain.

The biggest fear for Cork now —and their supporters — is the long-term psychological trauma the defeat to Kerry could potentially leave