The Allianz hurling league's problems are fundamental: structures and scheduling 

Antrim's Keelan Molloy and Liam O'Connell of Laois tussle for possession in the Allianz HL Division 1 Group B at MW Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise

It’s largely been an Allianz Hurling League to forget. Yes, weather conditions at this time of year can, and will be, a mitigating factor but the league's problems are fundamental: structural and scheduling.

Cork are enjoying the best spring in years and yet Limerick’s odds to complete the three-in-a-row have shifted little from the 8/13 that was offered after they beat Cork last August. Despite not winning any of their four games, Limerick are still odds-on at 4/5 to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup.