Hurling Who in hurling is actually asking for the black card? Reports emerging that the sin bin could be in for the summer, but Shane Stapleton feels there is only one deterrent to cynical play Shane StapletonJanuary 30, 2020
Hurling Origin of a feud: Davy Fitz v Brian Lohan Michael Verney was at the LIT v UL clash that sparked a cold war between the former Clare teammates, while Shane Stapleton outlined the... Shane StapletonJanuary 30, 2020
Analysis Shane O’Neill takes Galway home to Limerick | Liam Cahill v Derek McGrath approach | Cork v Tipp What teams need a win this weekend? Hurling previews with Shane Stapleton and Michael Verney of the Irish Independent Shane StapletonJanuary 30, 2020
Analysis Tony Kelly on the frees | Davy Fitzgerald role | Carlow absentees Brian Lohan got a win in his opening league clash, and tried a super athlete in the number 11 position Shane StapletonJanuary 29, 2020
Analysis Galway and Canning back in action | was it a red for Aonghus Clarke of Westmeath? The Lake County went down to 14 men in the first half, as the Tribesmen made easy work of the visitors Shane StapletonJanuary 29, 2020
Analysis Do Limerick have a psychological edge on Tipp? Are they “the men”? The Treaty came from ten points behind to win, bullying the Premier County in their home patch in Thurles. Michael Verney and Shane Stapleton... Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020
Analysis Kilkenny folk fixated on red cards | Did Deegan need to make such a fuss? | Dublin’s worrying form Shane Stapleton and Michael Verney on a scrappy game at Nowlan Park this past weekend Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020
Analysis Cork boss Kieran Kingston needs more like his son | Will Patrick Curran thrive under Liam Cahill? Enigmatic Conor Lehane scored an early goal but had a quiet afternoon at Walsh Park, while Patrick Curran showed signs that he can realise... Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020
Hurling What’s the best skill you’ve seen on a field? — inspired by Cian Lynch’s flick Shane Stapleton also explains a funny story of marking a girl in an underage game with Borris-Ileigh, while Michael Verney marvels at some of... Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020
Football Would rolling subs help or hinder GAA teams across the board? John Fogarty wrote about the idea of rolling subs in his Examiner column, and Shane Stapleton looked at whether this would benefit the bigger... Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020
Analysis Cork flaky? | Cats & Limerick rolling | will result bother Tipp? | Dubs in bother Review of all the weekend’s hurling with Shane Stapleton and Michael Verney of the Irish Independent Shane StapletonJanuary 27, 2020
Analysis Liam Cahill’s winning start with Waterford | Kingston watches Rebels flop on return The Bennetts, Conor Prunty and Calum Lyons lead the Deise to a great win after a disastrous start against Cork — Shane Stapleton and... Shane StapletonJanuary 26, 2020
Analysis Limerick rise from the dead as Tipp fade out Limerick put out more experience than Tipp and it eventually told `— Shane Stapleton and Tipp FM’s Stephen Gleeson discuss the Treaty coming from... Shane StapletonJanuary 25, 2020
Hurling John Kiely explains jump from “crap” 2017 to champion 2018 The Limerick boss details how the Treaty turned it around in his second year Shane StapletonJanuary 24, 2020
Hurling Limerick’s Will O’Donoghue on breaking into an All-Ireland winning team The Na Piarsaigh star speaks about helping the homeless, his exploits on the field, and the Treaty getting back on top Shane StapletonJanuary 24, 2020