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21 February 2026; Dublin manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin with Wexford manager Keith Rossiter during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Dublin and Wexford at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

'We'll see each other in May, there's no hard feelings'

Both Keith Rossiter and Niall Ó Ceallacháin stressed there were no 'hard feelings' after their flare-up on the sideline in the closing stages of their entertaining draw in Croke Park.

Hurling • 2 hrs

David Qualter of Kildare (l) in action against Dylan McMahon of Clare - Division 1B hurling, Feb 2026

Clare pushed hard for victory against battling Kildare

Clare eventually saw off Kildare - 0-27 to 3-14 - on a horrendous evening for hurling at Cedral St Conleth's Park, but only after they were pushed to the pin of their collar by the improving hosts in the Division 1B clash

Hurling • 5 hrs

21 February 2026; Willie Connors of Tipperary is shown the red card by referee Colm Lyons during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Tipperary and Limerick at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Limerick dispatch All-Ireland champions Tipp in Thurles

Limerick reasserted their head-to-head supremacy over Tipperary with a 15-point thumping at FBD Semple Stadium on Saturday evening.

Hurling • 6 hrs

21 February 2026; Dublin manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin steps in between Diarmaid Ó Dúlaing of Dublin and Cian Byrne of Wexford following the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Dublin and Wexford at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCart

Dublin claim dramatic draw with Wexford at Croker

Chris Crummey nailed a 75th-minute equaliser for Dublin, tying things at 4-19 to 3-22 at Croke Park on Saturday evening.

Hurling • 4 hrs

14 January 2024; Padraig Delaney of Laois during the Dioralyte Walsh Cup Round 3 match between Galway and Laois at Duggan Park in Ballinasloe, Galway. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

AHL round-up: Laois pip Kerry in top of the table clash

Laois took a huge step towards Division 2 promotion following a dramatic 1-18 to 1-17 win over rivals Kerry in Portlaoise.

Hurling • 10 hrs

Waterford manager Peter Queally is interviewed by TG4 ahead of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Waterford and Offaly at Azzuri Walsh Park in Waterford. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Queally: Win can't gloss over 'average' Déise display

Waterford manager Peter Queally was content to take the two points after their Allianz Hurling League Division 1A win over Offaly but stressed it did not cover up for an "average" performance.

Hurling • 09 Feb

Limerick tame the Cats to pick up first points

Limerick eased past Kilkenny with seven points to spare – 1-26 to 2-16 - to secure their first win of the Division 1A campaign and their first competitive win since May of last year with Aaron Gillane scoring the Treaty men's goal 14 minutes from time.

Hurling • 08 Feb

9 March 2025; Killian Doyle of Westmeath scores a point during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Westmeath and Waterford at TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar, Westmeath. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

NHL wrap: Bragging rights for Westmeath

Westmeath took the bragging rights from their derby with Meath in Division 2 of the Allianz Hurling League, running out 0-25 to 1-19 winners in Mullingar.

Hurling • 08 Feb

Pearse Óg McCrickard of Down in action against Dylan McMahon of Clare - 2026 Allainz Hurling League

Clare turn on the style to crush Down

Clare completed phase one of the National Hurling League in style after putting Division 1B newcomers Down to the sword in front of 4,960 in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg in Ennis, winning in the end by 29 points.

Hurling • 08 Feb

8 February 2026; Reuben Halloran of Waterford celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Waterford and Offaly at Azzuri Walsh Park in Waterford. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Déise drive on in second half to down Offaly

Waterford recorded back-to-back wins at Walsh Park at the expense of Offaly, as a strong second half showing secured the two points on offer for the Déise.

Hurling • 08 Feb

8 February 2026; John Donnelly of Kilkenny is tackled by Barry Nash of Limerick during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Limerick and Kilkenny at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Sunday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

Limerick and Offaly were bidding for their first points of the campaign when they faced Kilkenny and Waterford respectively.

Hurling • 08 Feb

7 February 2026; Seán O'Donoghue of Cork wins possession ahead of his team mate Ger Millerick and Tipperary forwaeds Darragh Stekelum and Jason Forde during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chao

Cork see off Tipp in niggly league encounter

Both sides finished with 14 men as Cork put All-Ireland final heartbreak out of their minds with a seven-point victory over Tipperary in front of a bumper 30,910 crowd at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 07 Feb

7 February 2026; Jack Redmond of Wexford in action against Fiachra Fitzpatrick, left, and Donagh Murphy of Carlow during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Wexford and Carlow at Chadwicks Wexford Park in Wexford. Photo by Michael P Ryan/

Chin steadies ship as Wexford eventually see off Carlow

Wexford out-scored neighbours Carlow 1-10 to 0-02 in the closing 15 minutes to nail the third-round Allianz Hurling League Division 1B spoils at Chadwicks Wexford Park on Saturday.

Hurling • 07 Feb

7 February 2026; Players of both sides jostle each other, just before half-time, during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Allianz Hurling League recap: Cork 0-29 Tipperary 0-22

A bumper crowd is expected at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the clash of two unbeaten sides.

Hurling • 07 Feb

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

AHL round-up: Kerry goal rush continues, Derry win

Kerry sit with five points from their first three games while Derry, Roscommon, Sligo and Longford all secured wins the Allianz Hurling League.

Hurling • 07 Feb

20 July 2025; Willie Connors of Tipperary is tackled by Shane Barrett and Brian Hayes of Cork during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Allianz Hurling League Round 3: All You Need To Know

The rundown of the weekend's hurling league action, with Cork hosting Tipperary under lights in a repeat of last year's All-Ireland final.

Hurling • 07 Feb

Cork's physicality gives them the edge, says Carroll

Former Offaly hurler Brian Carroll believes Cork's physicality will give them the edge over Tipperary this weekend as two hurling powers meet in the Allianz Hurling League.

Hurling • 06 Feb

RTÉ GAA Podcast: All hurling ahead of Cork-Tipp rematch

The football is taking a break this week so we've drafted in two of Clare's finest to run the rule over a bumper weekend of hurling action.

Hurling • 05 Feb

Dublin , Ireland - 20 July 2025; A general view of the action during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Daly expecting 'mouthwatering' clash between old foes

On a bumper weekend of Allianz Hurling League action, the RTÉ Sport cameras will bring us the pick of the litter with an All-Ireland final rematch down for decision at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday evening - and Clare legend Anthony Daly reckons we're in for a "mouthwatering" evening's action.

Hurling • 06 Feb

RTÉ GAA podcast imagery with three pictures from the weekend's action

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Breach business, Limerick's old guard

Cathal Mullaney is joined on the RTÉ GAA Podcast sofa by Rory O'Neill with Ciarán Whelan and Neil McManus also on board to discuss the weekend's football and hurling action.

Football • 02 Feb

1 February 2026; Waterford manager Peter Queally and Limerick manager John Kiely shake hands after the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Waterford and Limerick at Azzurri Walsh Park in Waterford. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Queally admits 'soul searching' led to Déise response

Waterford manager Peter Queally has said the pressure has not relented for his side after their bounce back win over Limerick.

Hurling • 01 Feb

1 February 2026; Reuben Halloran of Waterford is tackled by Aidan O'Connor of Limerick during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Waterford and Limerick at Azzurri Walsh Park in Waterford. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Waterford bounce back to stun Limerick at Walsh Park

Waterford caused a surprise in round two of the National Hurling league when they proved too good for John Kiely's Limerick beating them 1-21 to 0-20 at Walsh Park on Sunday afternoon.

Hurling • 01 Feb

31 March 2024; Aaron Dunphy of Laois during the Allianz Hurling League Division 2A Final match between Carlow and Laois at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

AHL round-up: Laois win again, honours even in Tralee

Kerry and Westmeath couldn't be separated in their Allianz Hurling League Division 2 encounter in Austin Stack Park, while Laois made it two wins from two with a routine victory over Derry in Portlaoise.

Hurling • 01 Feb

1 February 2026; Jason Forde of Tipperary scores the fifth goal against Offaly during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Offaly and Tipperary at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Forde hits hat-trick as Tipp cruise to win over Offaly

All-Ireland champions Tipperary showed excellent health with a predictably routine Tipperary 5-24 to 1-18 win over an emerging Offaly in O'Connor Park, Tullamore on Sunday afternoon.

Hurling • 01 Feb

25 February 2024; Conor Hearne of Wexford during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A match between Wexford and Clare at Chadwicks Wexford Park in Wexford. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Wexford survive scare to pip Down at the death

Late points from Conor Hearne and Simon Roche spared Wexford hurlers as they staved off a determined second-half revival from Down in Sunday's Allianz Hurling League second round Division 1B clash at sunny but icy McKenna Park, Ballycran.

Hurling • 01 Feb