Peter Canavan and Shane McGrath join Cathal Mullaney to digest the opening weekend of Allianz League action.
RTÉ Sport’s Niall McCoy drops in for the football segment, where the hooter controversy from the Kerry-Roscommon game comes up for debate.
Canavan appears to favour the previous ruling and outlines his view on the recent changes that influenced the last-minute score from standout performer of the weekend, Tomás Kennedy.
There’s reassurance for Galway, who are still without several key players, and the Tyrone legend also argues that Meath have been overlooked, suggesting counties are beginning to adapt to the new rules.
In part two, Mikey Stafford joins the sofa as Cork’s seemingly consequence‑free recovery from their brutal finish to the 2025 championship is discussed. McGrath also suggests the top‑class pitch at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh has contributed to the strong standard of winter hurling.
Galway are considered the real winners despite their loss to Tipperary, but still have defensive positions that need filling, a potential challenge for Liam Cahill.
McGrath reflects that Tipperary, Cork, and Galway all appear to have hit the opening round running and may be signalling their intent for league success in 2026.
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