Dónal Óg's Hurling Nation: Waterford need a win, hurling needs protecting
Maidin mhaith hurling nation, aon scéal?
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Maidin mhaith hurling nation, aon scéal?
Clare hurler Mark Rodgers has praised his team for their resilience in bouncing back from setbacks to win the All-Ireland last year.
All-Ireland champions Clare gave their hopes of avoiding relegation to Division 1B a fighting chance thanks to a three-point victory over rivals Limerick at TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday evening.
Clare's first win of a challenging league campaign centred on a better team structure and a greater tenacity to win breaking balls, according to talisman Tony Kelly.
Shane McGrath believes double champions Clare have bigger fish to fry this year than defending their league title, especially given that they are counting the cost of injury after the round one defeat to Kilkenny.
Derek Lyng says he's not getting carried away after his Kilkenny side beat defending Allianz League and All-Ireland champions Clare in their league opener at Ennis.
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Clare hurling manager Brian Lohan is satisfied that the squad have the desire to try and match the success last year, where for the fifth time in both the league and All-Ireland championship the Banner reigned supreme.
Hurler of the Year Shane O'Donnell says training almost all year round is simply a non-runner for him and believes it would suit more players to sit out the Allianz Hurling League.