National Hurling Leagues 2026

You're describing how Limerick have played for years now

Cork need to learn the difference between being strong and not backing down and being dirty.

They are not playing on the edge they are over it and it's gonna cost them in a big game.

TOC was brought into the cork midfield to add that steel and toughness they have been missing, he tagged Cian Lynch from the start and was feisty but Lynch was man of the match. The less said about his challenge on Kyle Hayes the better. Not a good night for Tommy or his manager??

I'm not so sure, I'm not convinced Limerick will be at the business end of it and tonight only confirmed that for me.

They'll earn it to get out of Munster I think.

That's the beauty of munster I suppose. Its so tough and one bad result can put you on the back foot straight away. Limerick first game away to cork before going to ennis is huge..

I think they will get out though. Thr likes of o Connor, English and o brien are the new leaders of this team now. O Connor is a joy to watch especially.

hurling has turned to absolute shite. It’s turned into stick fighting throw ball. Needs a truth and reconciliation committee like football had

If Galway win there are 3 scenarios.

If all other games go to form Tipp would be on 8 with Limerick and Galway so Galway need to win by more than 2 to go to the final on points.

If Cork lose to Ofaaly it would be a Limerick Galway final.

If Tipp don't pick up the maximum Galway are in the final.

just watched the Cork Limerick there now , how did the cork no 9 O Connell not get sent off for pulling off the Limerick players helmet ? In general a share of cork players seemed to be more interested in fouling than playing hurling

the league has been a good barometer for the last 2 years when it comes to the championship.
This year it looks like cork and Limerick are going to be favourites for Liam.

I think tipp Clare Kilkenny Galway Dublin and Waterford all have potential to have good championships and might have a say in who wins the all Ireland but for me it’s either Limerick or Cork for the Liam McCarthy.

I have a feeling it will be Cork.

Don't Galway will win, but if they were to, it's highly improbable that Cork would loose to Offaly. Limerick are a bit ahead of Galway, imo, so all those scenarios (while valid) probably won't make a whole lot of difference.

Galway have their main objectives for the league. Found a few new players and maintained their 1A status.

Limerick have been doing the same for years. Both are at it. The two most prominent teams for throwing the ball, leaving in a dirty slap and spare arm tackles. Its paying off because they're both consistently at the business end but its not within the rules. The GAA need to decide whether rules apply in hurling or don't.

Ah c'mon now,limerick have been throwing the ball for years and using the spare arm tackle. It works for them and they are allowed get away with it,so my gripe is with the refs and moreso the GAA allowing it to happen.

It has turned the game into a version of basketball and rugby combined and its horrible to watch. All teams are at it btw

Cork definitely dropped off a bit in the 2nd half

Which is a huge problem with this cork team in tight games that management seem content to let continue.

sone cork players went overboard last night anf if they continue that in championship they will be getting plenty of cards and frees against them making it very hard win anything

100 per cent agree. Weve had unreal games over the last few years across intercounty and club.