Brendan O’Brien

TO start with, a bit of recent history. Tipperary were Guinness All-Ireland SHC champions when they lost to Waterford in the 2002 Munster final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

THE championship clash of Clare and Tipperary in the Gaelic Grounds (2.15pm), the first in 11 years, promises to be an intriguing contest which is likely to reveal much about the future direction of both counties.

TIPPERARY hurling selector Colm Bonnar has dismissed speculation of a rift between the management team and the county board.

Tipperary senior hurling boss Ken Hogan has just one injury worry going into the qualifier game with Limerick on Saturday, June 26.

Tipperary defender Paul Ormonde has re-joined the senior hurling squad after a lengthy lay-off due to injury.

FORMER Allstar goalkeeper Ken Hogan was last night appointed new manager of the Tipperary senior hurling team in succession to Michael Doyle.

Former star goalkeeper Ken Hogan was tonight confirmed as manager of the Tipperary senior hurling team for a two-year term.

A decision is to be made next week on the heir to the Tipperary senior hurling management throne vacated by former boss Nicky English.

Glowing tributes were paid to former Tipperary senior hurling boss Nicky English at the monthly meeting of the County GAA Board after it was announced by Chairman Con Hogan that he was standing down.

Ken Hogan and Jack Bergin are among a host of names being linked to the Tipperary hurling managerial job following last night's resignation of Nicky English.

Former Tipperary hurler John McIntyre has become the firm favourite to succeed the premier county's senior hurling boss Nicky English, should he decide to retire.

Discussions on the future of Tipperary senior hurling boss Nicky English will take place on Tuesday evening next at the monthly meeting of Co Tipperary GAA Board.

Speculation is growing that former All-Ireland winner Michael Cleary is poised to take over from Nicky English as Tipperary manager.

TIPPERARY camogie boss Michael Cleary is regarded as favourite to take over as manager of the Premier County’s senior hurling team should Nicky English depart after his four-year stint.

Tipperary senior hurling boss Nicky English and his co selectors Jack Bergin and Ken Hogan are taking time out to reflect on their positions following the Premier County's defeat at the hands of Kilkenny in last Sunday's Guinness All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final.

Tipperary senior hurling Manager Nicky English has delayed selection of his team for Sunday¹s Guinness Munster semi-final clash with Limerick until Wednesday evening.

Tipperary’s senior hurling selectors have delayed announcing their team for Sunday’s NHL semi-final against Cork until Thursday evening.

Tipperary's all star midfielder Eddie Enright is rated doubtful for Sunday's clash with Derry in the Alliance National Hurling League tie at Nenagh.

After their memorable year, the Tipperary senior hurling management team has been reappointed by the county board.

Tipperary hurling manager Nicky English has cited intelligence, mixed with fire and hunger as being the ingredients to create the recipe for success in Sunday's Guinness Munster Championship semi-final against Clare in Cork.