It was an extraordinary weekend of hurling – with Wexford conceding 5 goals to Kilkenny and still avoiding relegation, Tipperary imploding completely, and most thrillingly of all, Limerick asserting their superiority in a classic against Cork.

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Jamie Wall and Malachy Clerkin discuss whether Cork are right to feel aggrieved that their championship season is over in May, how menacing Limerick are now that they’re back in a Munster final, and whether Galway have what it takes at either end of the field to compete.

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Ken discusses the return of Mauricio Pochettino to the Premier League as Chelsea head coach.

 

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