Conor Ryan

Both teams progressed in 2017 but they have hardly made giant strides

Rebels have struggled defensively in recent years and will get first real test against Clare

Forwards proved decisive against Limerick but winning primary possession an issue

New hurling management team stepping up to finish venture of helping boys become men

Clare should prove too good for the stuttering Treaty County at Semple Stadium

Banner’s ability to survive under pressure gives them the edge against Waterford

National League final was played with kind of intensity expected from championship

Ironically, losers at weekend could be better placed for the teams’ championship clash

Clare manager unwilling to take chance on unnamed player for Waterford game

Jim Gavin makes six changes, Colm Cooper will make his first start of the season for Kerry

Vivier was the subject of certain allegations in an RTÉ Prime Time investigation

Joe Queenan filmed offering to act as an intermediary in return for an investment

Number of TDs, Senators fail to fully declare interests, RTÉ Investigates programme finds

Galway managers have used him in different positions – but he always figures somewhere

AIB served Civil Bill to credit card customer but it was returned marked ‘not called for’

Allianz Hurling Leagues: Previews