Clare have really got their act together considering that suffering a disappointing 2025 - generally due to a long injury list - and have actually had little difficulty signing up six wins from six in Division 1B.

The 2024 All-Ireland champs appear to have had a far much better run with injuries this season and numerous of their marquee players have appeared regularly throughout the league, while Diarmuid Stritch and Shane Meehan amongst others have actually put their hands up as players who could have break-out seasons.

Whether previous hurler of the year Shane O'Donnell is fit stays to be seen but with Tony Kelly, Peter Duggan, Mark Rodgers and David Fitzgerald in their ranks, they have huge firepower in advance.

They beat Dublin by 3 points previously this year however their opponents have actually been racking up big ratings because. Niall O'Ceallachain's side have balanced 35 points a video game considering that.

Given the assaulting talent on display, this is poised to be a high-scoring affair. Dublin are extremely direct and have actually hit the net 11 times in their last 4 games.

Limerick vs Cork

4pm Sunday, TG4

This promises to be a cracker between two teams with a storied competition, particularly over the last few years, and there will be no shadow boxing despite the fact that there is unique possibility they might fulfill 3 more times this season.

Following an opening loss to Waterford, this Limerick team have really attacked the League and have been extremely impressive in spots. After hammering Tipperary, they beat Cork by 8 points a month earlier, although their opponents will field a stronger side this time.

In the last round against Galway, Limerick were absolutely spectacular in the very first half before enduring a scare in the last quarter. The very first 30 minutes was an indicator of what they're capable of in full flight.

The form of their more youthful players such as Cathal O'Neill, Adam English and Aidan O'Connor has actually been a huge increase and they offer a various measurement from what they've had in recent years.

These two sides fulfill again in 3 weeks but Cork are out the week ahead of time, while Limerick delight in a three-week break after this.

Cork have been an overwhelming challenge for Limerick on a few occasions over the last two years due to their large directness. Lots of groups stand firm with attempting to constantly play through the lines versus them, which hardly ever ends well due to Limerick's capability to control the middle third with a huge physical existence.

However, Limerick appear much better equipped to handle such a hazard now and have actually revived their forward line. Expect them to land their very first League title given that 2023.

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