Davy Fitz

Malachy Clerkin gives his verdicts on all the weekend hurling and football action

‘It hurts so badly because Wexford haven’t been there in 23 years,’ says Davy Fitz

Other semi-final is harder to call but Wexford’s momentum may be difficult to halt

Kilkenny under no illusions about scale of the challenge facing them at Wexford Park

Kilkenny’s 100% record will be tested by Galway at Nowlan Park on Sunday

Dublin’s Liam Rushe played with a bulldozing authority against Kilkenny that was great to see

With many players based in cities, organising intercounty teams is a logistical challenge

Has Tipperary secretary Tim Floyd opened a veritable Pandora’s box for GAA legislators?

It takes a lot more than ‘best club’ status for players to make the cut at intercounty level

Why would any serious team go eyeballs-out for a league campaign early in 2018 season?

Traditional 15-a-side formation gives way as coaches try various set-ups with ‘extra’ man

Malachy Clerkin looks back at the best moments of a pulsating summer of hurling

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

Like Micko or Páidí – Kilkenny man’s devotion to the cause inspirational for players

Micheál Donoghue’s team have the forwards to prevail in a high-scoring clash

Wexford are well capable of winning in their home venue but wily Cats still get the nod

Player facing a two-week ban for the incident involving Wexford boss Davy Fitzgerald

County players know they will get back from their public multiples of what they put in

Fans brave bleak January to see players test mettle on soggy pitches across country

Sublime moments of skill on show as teams stay level right to the nerve-wracking end

Fitzgerald’s team blitz Cats with three first-half goals to reach league final

Allianz Hurling League semi-final could reach championship temperature