Richie Bennis' two-year term as Limerick senior hurling manager is officially overafter the Patrickswell clubman was axed by the Limerick Co Board.

Limerick hurling manager Richie Bennis has hit out strongly at a group of players whom he says "broke their hearts in training and then went drinking".

Ollie Moran believes the policy of openness which manager Richie Bennis operates within his squad has been key to Limerick making the breakthrough to their first Munster SHC final appearance since 2001.

Limerick 0-22 Tipperary 2-13

Limerick manager Richie Bennis has opted to make five changes to his side for Sunday's battle of the bottom sides in NHL Division 1B.