Permutations and passion: Figuring out how to stay alive in the hurling championship

Of the eight teams doing Championship battle this weekend, only Tipp and Limerick are guaranteed to progress.

If Tipp win in Thurles, irrespective of the result in Ennis, Cork will also progress because it will be scoring difference that decides the final two places and Limerick (+31) and Cork (+13) are well in front of the Banner at minus 30.