Tipperary set up a mouthwatering Munster SHC semi-final clash with Cork on Sunday but not before they were given a stern examination by Limerick at Semple Stadium, eventually prevailing on a 2-20 to 1-19 scoreline.

Ross O'Carroll will play no part in Dublin's Leinster SHC opener against Laois next Sunday after picking up a thigh injury in a recent challenge match with Waterford.

Tipperary hurling manager Declan Ryan believes that his side can win the Munster Championship this year.

David Sutcliffe is doing more teaching than learning within the Dublin senior hurling panel and Ryan O'Dwyer could not be more impressed.

Sean Og O hAilpin admits that his return to inter-county hurling has been a learning curve but he is happy to go with the flow in the hope that he will be picked.

Dublin hurler Martin Quilty has ruptured his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and has been ruled out for at least nine months.

Kilkenny hurler Jackie Tyrrell insists that nobody listens to the criticism directed at their style of play.

The curse of the cruciate ligament injury has struck the Dublin senior hurlers once again following the news that Martin Quilty will miss the rest of the season.

All the previews for this weekend's action in the senior football and hurling championships.

Dublin's Shane Ryan has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling because of a persistent back injury.