Sunday May 8

Munster Senior Hurling Championship

Limerick v Tipperary, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 2pm

With three All Ireland victories gleaned in four years, these really are glorious times for Limerick hurling.

John Kiely's team, though, seem intent on registering more titles and trophies so they will be striving to claim another round robin success over neighbours Tipperary.

Spirited when losing to Waterford, Tipperary subsequently endured a harrowing home loss to Clare at FBD Semple Stadium.

Ultimately it means Colm Bonnar's outfit need to respond against Limerick, who blitzed Cork before overcoming Waterford in a thriller.

Aaron Gillane's 1-17 from two games highlights his relevance to the Limerick cause, while Patrickswell colleague Diarmuid Byrnes remains sharp too.

The fact that Limerick adequately dealt with an unfortunate injury to the talismanic Cian Lynch against Waterford bodes well.

Retirements and injuries have impacted significantly on Tipperary in recent months too.

Inexperienced players are being forced to assume responsibility in a high pressure situation. Can Tipperary summon a defiant display against the standard bearers?