The Hurling Pod

Waterford have underlined their Championship potential by landing their fourth Allianz National Hurling title with a nine-point win against Cork at Semple Stadium while Westmeath put five goals past Down in securing a straight return to the top-flight. Timestamps: 0:00 - 19:55 - Stephen Bennett runs riot in the Deise's victory against Cork. 19:55 - 29:48 - Waterford selection options and are they Limerick's closest challengers? 29:48 - 44:30 - What Cork need to improve ahead of the Championship. 44:30 - 1:00:05 - Davy Glennon's hat trick helps Westmeath overcome Down in the Division Two Final. 1:00:05 - 1:12:03 - Outfielders becoming goalkeepers late in their inter-county career. 1:12:03 - end - Players locking their managers out following big defeats and your questions. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Skehill joined OTB's Will O'Callaghan to look back on the Thurles' deciders and to answer your questions from last week's pod. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts. Download the brand new OTB Sports App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We've got you covered! Subscribe to OTB Sports's YouTube channel for more videos, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest sporting news and content.

With Waterford and Cork through to the Allianz National Hurling League Final, former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Skehill joined OTB's Will O'Callaghan to look back on their semi-final wins last weekend. The lads also updated their Power Rankings with the start of the Championship looming and discussed Antrim staying in the top flight. Timestamps: 0:00 - 32:21 - Waterford blitz Wexford with a dominant semi-final victory. 32:21 - 36:31 - Free takers. 36:31 - 43:54 - Aussie Gleeson's moment of madness. 43:54 - 53:17 - Power rankings update and short Championship prep window. 53:17 - 1:14:52 - Questions marks about Cork ahead of League final? 1:14:52 - end - Westmeath and Down slug it out to replace Offaly in Division One. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts. Download the brand new OTB Sports App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We've got you covered! Subscribe to OTB Sports's YouTube channel for more videos, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest sporting news and content.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the end of the regular section of the League, this weekend's semi-finals and James becoming part of ITV Racing's Cheltenham coverage after Flooring Porter's win in the Stayers'. They also chat about James taking some blowback from his top five most valuable hurlers and Paul selects his rising star of the year to date. Timestamps 0:00 - 6:27 - Skehill cheering on Flooring Porter at Cheltenham 6:27 - 14:52 - Is the Hurling League a farce? 14:52 - 33:16 - Kilkenny overcome Waterford to top 1B, Leinster tough to call? 33:16 - 46:56 - Rory O'Connor on fire, Waterford v Wexford preview. 46:56 - 58:36 - Cork preparing to take on Kilkenny. 58:36 - 1:05:08 - Stars of the league. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the possibility of a strike over player expenses this weekend and previewed the final round of fixtures in the regular section in Division One. They also chat about retirement u-turns on the back of Tom Brady's NFL return, pick their top five hurlers in the game right now and answer your questions and comments. Timestamps 0:00 - 30:50 - Player expenses, the possibility of a strike this weekend, capping training sessions? 30:50 - 49:45 - Preview of Sunday's Division One League matches 49:45 - 1:05:29 - Tom Brady's retirement u-turn, did the lads ever consider going back? 1:05:29 - 1:14:05 - The introduction of the smart sliothar, dirty tactics with a bag of balls, yellow ball needed? 1:14:05 - 1:29:21 - Paul and James pick their top five most valuable hurlers right now. 1:29:21 - end - Your comments and questions. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to look back on a weekend where Cork and Wexford qualified for the Division One League semi-finals, Kilkenny eased to victory at Dublin, Laois overcame Antrim to stay up, and Waterford enjoyed a big win over Tipperary. The lads also answered your questions and comments from the first two episodes. Timestamps: 0:00 - 15:00: Limerick still awaiting their first win. 15:00 - 33:31 : Winding up opponents and Kilkenny's stroll at Parnell Park. 33:31 - 43:03: Waterford impresses at Walsh Park. 43:03 - 59:33: Cha Dwyer wonder point secures Laois' Division One status, Division Two promotion picture. 59:33 - 1:21:00 : Cork and Wexford through to the last-four. 1:21:00 - end - Your comments and questions. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to look back on a weekend where Cork inflicted a third defeat on Limerick, Wexford won in Galway and Waterford and Dublin remained unbeaten in One B. The lads also updated their power rankings and discussed how referees enforced the ball being thrown in hand passes. Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:05: James meets a friend of the pod from Wexford. 4:05 - 16:27: Clamping down on handpasses and referee decisions. 16:27 - 49:29: Cork beat Limerick, Wexford makes it three wins from three, Tony Kelly back for Clare. 49:29 - 1:19:26: Division One B: Waterford and Dublin still unbeaten. 1:19:26 - end: Power Rankings update. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. After a delayed start to the pod, we have a midweek special with Paul and James joining Will O'Callaghan to review the opening two rounds of the National Hurling League. The lads also look back on dramatic finishes in the Fitzgibbon and All-Ireland Club finals and make a major update to Will's Power Rankings. Timestamps: 0:00 - 14'21": Welcome to the first episode of The Hurling Pod, assessing Henry's start in Galway. 14'21" - 29'00": Limerick's losing start. Cause for concern? 29'00" - 34'30": Will John Kiely's side be reffed differently following Hegarty's red card? 34'32" - 43'30": Wexford under Egan so far. Can they take down Galway? 43'30" - 1:00'00": Power Rankings update. 1:00'00" - 1:07'09": Tipperary lose Paudie Maher. 1:07'09" - End - Fitzgibbon Cup, Cian Lynch red card, All-Ireland Club final. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.