Waterford Crystal Cup

Clare manager Davy Fitzgerald hailed Cork’s performance in today’s Munster SHC semi-final – but voiced his displeasure at match referee James McGrath’s performance.

Cork 2-23 Clare 2-18

Leave it to a defender to put the current free-taking controversy in perspective.

Kevin McStay has publicly declared his interest in becoming Kildare’s new senior football team manager.

All this championship season, starting with a five-point virtuoso performance in a losing effort against Cork in the Munster SHC semi-final, Podge Collins has had people talking.

Even among seasoned hacks it’s a major point of discussion coming into the Munster SHC semi-final at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday — who should be favourites?

Cork have been struck by a double injury blow less than a fortnight before their Munster SHC semi-final clash with Clare, with captain Patrick Cronin and influential midfielder Lorcan McLoughlin unlikely to start for the Rebels.

It looks increasingly unlikely that Patrick Cronin will be fit to lead Cork into battle against Clare in Sunday week's Munster SHC semi-final.

Donal O'Grady will return from injury to captain Limerick in Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final against Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 4pm).

Fit-again duo Shane O'Neill and William Egan will start in defence for Cork in Sunday's Allianz Hurling League Division 1A relegation play-off against Clare at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 3pm).

Limerick captain Donal O’Grady sustained a broken collarbone against Carlow in Sunday’s NHL Division 1B clash at the Gaelic Grounds.

Sligo footballer Adrian Marren and Patrick Maher of the Tipperary hurling team have won the GAA GPA Player of the Month awards for June, sponsored by Opel.p

Cork manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy has made six changes from the team that lost to Kilkenny in the Allianz League final ahead of Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final against Tipperary.

Following their heavy defeat by All-Ireland champions Kilkenny in the Allianz Hurling League final, Cork manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy has made six changes to the starting 15 for Sunday’s Munster SHC semi-final against Tipperary.

Waterford manager Michael Ryan has included four Championship debutants in his team to play Clare in Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final in Thurles.

Tony Browne is not included in Waterford’s starting side for Sunday’s Munster SHC semi-final clash with Clare.

Lar Corbett looks set to be included in Tipperary’s squad for the Munster SHC semi-final in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on June 24.

Waterford defenders Liam Lawlor, Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh and Kevin Moran expect a busy afternoon in Sunday’s Munster SHC semi-final against Clare.

Waterford defender Noel Connors is optimistic about being fit for the Munster SHC semi-final against Clare next month.

Noel Connors is all but resigned to missing all of Waterford’s Division 1 league campaign with a back problem.

WATERFORD hurler Eoin Murphy has returned to county training two months after fracturing his skull in a club game.

Tipperary manager Declan Ryan has made one change to his team for Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final against Clare at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 4pm).

CLARE boss Ger O’Loughlin has several injury worries to contend with ahead of next Sunday’s Munster SHC semi-final against Tipperary in the Gaelic Grounds.

“FLYING IT!” That was the surprising reaction of Limerick selector TJ Ryan yesterday when asked how he was feeling after Sunday’s heartbreaking late-goal loss to Waterford in the Munster SHC semi-final.

Limerick manager Donal O'Grady has confirmed that Seamus Hickey is on course to play for the Shannonsiders in their Munster SHC semi-final against Waterford on Sunday week.

THESE are trying times for former Limerick hurling great Mike Houlihan.

IT was a pairing that was bound to stir up a well of personal emotions but despite 17 championship seasons of service to the Clare senior hurlers, Davy Fitzgerald was focused on his current role as Waterford manager in yesterday’s Munster SHC semi-final in Semple Stadium.

Clare manager Ger O'Loughlin has handed Championship debuts to seven players for Bank Holiday Monday's Munster SHC semi-final against Waterford at Semple Stadium (throw-in 3pm).

CORK’S two-goal hero Patrick Horgan says the delay to Sunday’s Munster SHC game was a help rather than a hindrance.

AN EMOTIONAL Waterford boss Davy Fitzgerald insists “he has a job to do” in plotting the downfall of his beloved Clare next week in the Munster SHC semi final.

Waterford hurling ace John Mullane has hit out at the GAA over their decision to fix his side's Munster SHC semi-final against Clare for the June Bank Holiday Monday.

MIKE FRANK RUSSELL has opted out of Kerry’s Championship plans for the rest of the season, all but bringing to an end an inter-county career which produced five All-Ireland senior medals with the Kingdom.

SUMMER officially begins on May 17 with the first live championship game of the season broadcast by RTÉ.

Limerick manager Richie Bennis has revealed that his team captain Damien Reale lost consciousness for five minutes during Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final replay win against Tipperary.

With injuries clearing, Tipperary manager Babs Keating has been able to name an unchanged team for Sunday's second Munster SHC semi-final replay against Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds, throw-in 3.30pm.

Paul Flynn will make his long-awaited return to the Waterford team for Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final clash with Cork (Semple Stadium, throw-in 4pm).

Cork centre-back Ronan Curran expects another tight game from Waterford when the sides meet in Sunday week's Munster SHC semi-final in Thurles.

Tipperary full-back Philip Maher has emerged as a serious doubt for next Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final against Waterford at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

Clare have brought Barry Nugent into their side, in a straight swap for the injured Andrew Quinn, for Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final against Cork (Semple Stadium, throw-in 4pm).