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5 April 2026; Diarmaid Byrnes of Limerick, 5, takes a free during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

GAA exploring league final to coincide with Ryder Cup

The 2027 Allianz Hurling League final could be play in September to attract a wider international audience around the time of the Ryder Cup in Adare Manor.

Hurling • 15 Apr

5 April 2026; Limerick manager John Kiely during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Kiely draws line under league after fourth title secured

Limerick manager John Kiely was swift in turning his attention to the Munster hurling championship after his team collected their fourth league title during his time in charge.

Hurling • 09 Apr

Limerick captain Cian Lynch lifts the cup after the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

Limerick prevail after tough battle with Cork in 1A final

Limerick proved too good for Cork in reclaiming the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A title at TUS Gaelic Grounds, winning on a 1-27 to 1-21 scoreline.

Hurling • 05 Apr

Eoghan O'Donnell of Dublin and Shane Meehan of Clare - 2026 Division 1B hurling final

Clare have enough in reserve to keep Dublin at bay

Clare repelled a second-half comeback from Dublin to win the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B title on a 2-26 to 3-20 scoreline at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Hurling • 05 Apr

5 April 2026; Dublin manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin, right, and Clare manager Brian Lohan shake hands after the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B final match between Clare and Dublin at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Clare 'in a good place' after league says Lohan

Clare boss Brian Lohan feels his side are "in a good place" after landing the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B title by beating Dublin in the TUG Gaelic Grounds on Sunday afternoon.

Hurling • 06 Apr

7 March 2026; From left, Adam English, Barry Nash and Mike Casey of Limerick in action against Brian Hayes, left and Alan Walsh of Cork during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo

Preview: Limerick and Cork to renew simmering hostilities

Limerick and Cork meet once more in the Gaelic Grounds, with silverware on the line.

Hurling • 05 Apr

Shane Kingston of Cork races clear of William O'Donoghue (6) and Barry Nash of Limerick - Allianz Hurling League, March 2026

Mullane: Watertight Limerick can edge Cork

John Mullane casts an eye over both Division 1 Allianz Hurling League finals at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Hurling • 03 Apr

7 June 2025; Seán O'Donoghue of Cork and Aaron Gillane of Limerick during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship final match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Duignan: Cork need defensive cover to stop Gillane

Two-time All-Ireland winner Michael Duignan believes that Cork will need to reinforce their full-back line with an extra body to cope with the threat of Aaron Gillane and Shane O'Brien in this Sunday's Allianz Hurling League final.

Hurling • 02 Apr

30 March 2026; In attendance during a Allianz National Hurling League Finals media event are, from left, Clare hurler Mark Rodgers, Dublin hurler Ronan Hayes, Cork hurler Niall O'Leary and Limerick hurler Adam English at TUS Gaelic Grounds & Woodfield Hou

Allianz Hurling League finals: All you need to know

With the lower divisions already completed last weekend, the 2026 Allianz Hurling Leagues draw to a conclusion on Sunday with the meeting of Limerick and Cork as well as the Division 1B final between Clare and Dublin.

Hurling • 04 Apr

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The Limerick v Cork and hurling league finals barometer

Offaly great Michael Duignan and RTÉ Sport's Damian Lawlor join Cathal Mullaney to preview the weekend's league finals in hurling, namely the clash of Limerick and Cork in Division 1A and the 1B decider between Clare and Dublin.

Hurling • 02 Apr

'If Clare and Dublin represent a rivalry in the making, the clash of Limerick and Cork is steeped in history'

Limerick and Cork won't hold back in league showpiece

The stage is set for a compelling weekend of hurling as the National League finals bring together four counties looking for success and momentum, all of whom will be eager to send out a message to the rest of the country ahead of the Championship.

Hurling • 01 Apr

Cork's Niall O'Leary poses for a portrait with the Allianz National Hurling League Division 1A Cup

O'Leary relishing latest Limerick battle for silverware

Cork defender Niall O'Leary is relishing the latest opportunity to lock horns with provincial rivals Limerick when the sides meet in Sunday's Allianz Hurling Division 1A final at the Gaelic Grounds.

Hurling • 31 Mar

21 March 2026; Cian Daniels of Galway gets away from Cian Lynch of Limerick during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Limerick and Galway at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sheedy: Galway improvements putting them in the frame

RTÉ GAA analyst Liam Sheedy believes Galway have shown enough over the league season to suggest that they could be a serious contender for All-Ireland SHC honours this year.

Hurling • 23 Mar

Limerick celebrate victory in the 2019 Allianz Hurling Division 1 hurling final, the last time the decider was held in Croke Park

McGrath: Hurling league finals should be in Croke Park

The GAA is missing a trick by not hosting the Allianz Hurling Division 1A and 1B finals at Croke Park, according to former Tipperary hurler Shane McGrath.

Hurling • 23 Mar

Seán Finn of Limerick in action against Brian Concannon of Galway - 2026 hurling league

Limerick withstand late Galway surge to reach 1A final

They made hard work of it in the end, but Limerick defeated Galway with just two points to spare - 2-27 to 0-31 - after a game of two halves at TUS Gaelic Grounds to book their place in this year's Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final where they will face Munster rivals Cork.

Hurling • 22 Mar

21 March 2026; Barry Walsh of Cork shoots to score his side's first goal despite the efforts of Daniel Bourke of Offaly during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Offaly at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Tyler Mille

Six of the best as Cork book final clash with Treaty

Cork are through to their second successive Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final after a 6-26 to 0-20 mauling of Offaly at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 31 Mar

21 March 2026; TJ Reid of Kilkenny reacts after scoring his side's second goal during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Tipperary and Kilkenny at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Tipp and Kilkenny share spoils after closing thriller

Kilkenny's Jordan Molloy struck the 74th-minute equaliser as the Cats and Tipperary warmed up for their provincial championship campaigns with an absorbing Allianz Hurling League Division 1A draw in front of 10,240 fans at FBD Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 21 Mar

Dublin make light of Carlow challenge to book final berth

Dublin duly booked their place in the Division 1B Allianz Hurling League final and with it promotion after this comprehensive demolition of Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park on Saturday, winning in the end 0-34 to 2-14.

Hurling • 21 Mar

Down edge Antrim but can't avoid the drop

Down clinched a huge consolation victory over rivals Antrim after a last-gasp Donal Hughes goal snatched victory from the jaws of defeat but it wasn't enough to keep the Mourne County in Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League.

Hurling • 21 Mar

Wexford ease past Lilies a month out from Leinster opener

Jack Redmond blasted a hat-trick as Wexford scored a psychological blow over Kildare in Saturday's closing Division 1B Allianz Hurling League clash at sunny but nippy Chadwicks Wexford Park, winning on a scoreline of 3-29 to 1-14.

Hurling • 21 Mar

21 March 2026; Tiernan Killeen of Galway in action against Gearóid Hegarty, left, and Adam English of Limerick during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Limerick and Galway at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sp

Saturday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

Dramatic finishes at a number of venues, but in the end - Cork and Limerick are set for a league final meeting while Dublin secured promotion.

Hurling • 21 Mar

14 January 2024; Ronan Walsh of Kerry during the Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League Group B match between Tipperary and Kerry at MacDonagh Park in Nenagh, Tipperary. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

NHL round-up: Kerry beat Meath to secure promotion to 1B

Goals in either half from Ronan Walsh and Tom Doyle were sufficient as Kerry overcame Meath in Trim to secure promotion to Division 1B for the 2027 season.

Hurling • 21 Mar

GAA Pod: Canavan & Sheedy on final round of league games

The Allianz Leagues reach their final batch of round-robin games with plenty still to be decided.

Football • 19 Mar

8 March 2025; Galway players Tiernan Killeen, left, and Conor Cooney of Galway and Limerick players Kyle Hayes and Barry Nash during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Limerick and Galway at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Piara

Allianz Hurling League R7: All You Need to Know

The state of play ahead of the final round of the Allianz Hurling League, with most of the big questions nearly settled.

Hurling • 21 Mar

Waterford manager Peter Queally and Tipperary manager Liam Cahill shake hands after during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Waterford and Tipperary at Azzuri Walsh Park in Waterford.

Cahill relieved to leave 'poor hunting ground' with a win

Liam Cahill expressed relief after his Tipperary side reeled in Waterford at Walsh Park to earn a victory in what he admitted wasn't often a happy hunting ground.

Hurling • 16 Mar