Munster championship’s new format rewards method and consistency

John Kiely’s improving side blitz favourites in the last 10 minutes at the Gaelic Grounds

Manager Michael Ryan continues to cast his net wide in advance of serious summer tests

Silvermines sharpshooter scores 12 points as Premier County prevail at Semple Stadium

Tipperary outscore visitors 1-11 to 1-1 in the second half to stage hard-fought comeback

Derek McGrath’s side could only manage 1-1 against the breeze after the break

Late David Reidy goal settles matters at Cusack Park

Patrick Maher’s wife was hit by a car while cycling and suffered a massive brain injury

Michael Ryan knows his side have work to do for semis after conceding three goals

Defending champions make the most of home comforts with crushing win

Premier County secure massive 22-point win over Sky Blues at Semple Stadium

Tipperary flatter to deceive as Westmeath put it up to All-Ireland champions at Semple

Daragh Mooney’s goal save from Westmeath’s Cormac Boyle proved crucial

Title decider sees All-Ireland champions suffer worst day under Michael Ryan

Tipp set up another showdown with Kilkenny as Galway rue Joe Canning injury

Munster champions forced to battle hard after John O’Dwyer’s early sending off

Allianz Hurling League previews: Galway have the edge over Cork in relegation play-off

Familiarity may not breed contempt for old foes, but eyes turn towards championship

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

Munster champions led for most of the game but could never build big enough lead