TWO rounds of the 2010 National Hurling League behind them, two wins recorded, it’s all about to become a little more serious for Cork hurling captain Kieran ‘Fraggy’ Murphy.

THE LIMERICK hurling stand-off took another twist yesterday with the withdrawal of goalkeeper Timmy Houlihan from the Shannonsiders’ 2010 National Hurling League panel.

The 2010 National Hurling League will kick off with a repeat of this year's All-Ireland hurling final between Kilkenny and Tipperary at Semple Stadium.