Pound for pound, Tipperary just look that bit stronger and better, says the double All-Ireland winning Clare captain. Which is some statement to make with Kilkenny in the other corner...

Nearly a decade as captain of Clare, a spell as manager of the team, many years spent as an analyst and commentator on hurling in print and on television, Anthony Daly has said a few things in his time.

County Tipperary GAA PRO Liz Howard has withdrawn her resignation following a meeting of the board last night.