Brendan Bugler has described Clare’s Munster hurling championship record as ‘cat’ and insisted it’s ‘shit or burst’ time as they begin their latest campaign.

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In our weekly 'Getting to know you' slot, Clare hurler Brendan Bugler talks Netflix, bad movies, rule changes and one teammate's use of Tinder.

It was just his second start in two years. But banging over a point in his first play against Offaly settled Darach Honan and allow him revel in the the Cusack Park mid-summer atmosphere.

Seamus Harnedy returns to Cork’s starting line-up for their All-Ireland SHC qualifier against Wexford at Innovate Wexford Park on Saturday night.

An indignant Clare hurling camp last night insisted the issue concerning the disciplinary breach that prompted the departures of Davy O’Halloran and Nicky O’Connell from the panel was dealt with fairly.

Cork 2-21 Clare 0-18: Waterford Crystal SHC semi-final: The Cork management vowed at the outset of 2015 to cast the net far and wide.

Cork and Limerick advanced to next weekend's Waterford Crystal Cup Senior Hurling Final, following wins over Clare and UCC respectively this afternoon.

O’Shea has voiced his opposition to the proposal of the Central Council workgroup that All-Ireland hurling final replays take place six days after the drawn game.

Clare captain Patrick Donnellan says much of the negativity surrounding hurling counties at the moment is exaggerated.

On the way to the Gaelic Grounds yesterday, the fine weather, fellas having tea and sandwiches from the boot of the car, it made you crave for summer hurling.

Tipperary 2-24 Clare 2-17

Tipperary manager Eamon O'Shea praised his sides spirit as they booked their place in an Allianz Hurling League final against Kilkenny, after a semi-final victory over Clare this afternoon.

Tipperary 2-24 Clare 2-17

This afternoon, Clare and Tipperary will meet for the third time already this season, with a place in the national league final up for grabs.

ALLIANZ HL DIV 1A:

Tipperary 0-20 Clare 4-15

Clare 1-16 Kilkenny 0-18, Cusack Park

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Eight members of Clare's 2013 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship title-winning team have won places on the 2013 GAA/GPA All-Stars Hurling team, it has been confirmed.

An analysis of the All Star hurling selection indicates the selectors got it close enough — but there are blatant inconsistencies. For me, two players stand out, one who hasn’t been selected and one who has.

Clare have crowned their All-Ireland title with an impressive haul of eight All Stars - three backs and a trio of forwards as well as the two midfielders.

All-Ireland champions Clare make up over half of the 2013 GAA-GPA All Star team sponsored by Opel with eight selections compared to runners-up Cork’s three.

Last Saturday night, Clare’s All-Ireland winning captain Patrick Donnellan spoke of a magnificent unbreakable bond between this Clare team and their manager, Davy Fitzgerald.

Tributes have been paid to Fergal Lynch, the longest-serving member on Clare's 2013 All-Ireland SHC winning panel, after he announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.

The All star nominee list has been unveiled and it is no surprise that Davy Fitzgerald's side have been rewarded for their astonishing 2013 performance.

The great thing about the hurling just having finished is that it’ll soon start all over again — sort of.

ALL-IRELAND SHC FINAL REPLAY:

SATURDAY, Sept 28, 2013, is a day Clare people will remember forever. It was the day we saw boys become men before our eyes in Croke Park.

Brendan Bugler showed off his accordion-playing skills in the Clare dressing room as they celebrated their outstanding All-Ireland SHC triumph over Cork last night.

Clare Senior Hurlers visited Crumlin Children's Hospital this morning with the Liam MacCarthy Cup ahead of their Homecoming celebrations in Ennis tonight.

If Carlsberg did All-Ireland hurling finals it would be hard for them to top yesterday's experience for Shane O'Donnell, the Clare teenager who scored 3-3 in the Banner men's final replay win over Cork.

Clare 5-16 Cork 3-16

Clare manager Davy Fitzgerald insists he will keep analysis nice and simple ahead of final replay

Jimmy Barry-Murphy's decision to recall Cian McCarthy for the All-Ireland SHC final replay against Clare has been supported by his former Cork team-mate Tomás Mulcahy.

Clare manager Davy Fitzgerald has named an unchanged team for their All-Ireland SHC final replay against Cork at Croke Park on Saturday (throw-in 5pm).

Cork 3-16 Clare 0-25

Jimmy Barry-Murphy leans back in his chair and smiles. He has been here before too many times not to know what is expected.

Clare will line out with an unchanged team when they take on Munster rivals Cork in tomorrow's All-Ireland SHC final at Croke Park.

There’s a well-worn saying — one I’ve often used – ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’.

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, the last man to captain Cork to an All-Ireland SHC title in 2005, says that how the Rebels cope with Clare's 'extra man' tactic will go a long way to deciding the winners of Sunday's hotly anticipated final.

Forget the misgivings about the hype in Limerick, forget the five-week break, forget the tactical gyrations.

There was one name on the Clare players' lips after yesterday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final win over Limerick, as they hailed the influence of their manager Davy Fitzgerald.