Down stunned Ulster in Letterkenny, defeating Armagh 2‑12 to 1‑10. The win ripped the provincial crown from the traditional powerhouses and sent Down’s hopes for the Sam Maguire into sharp focus. Odhran Murdock and Miceal Rooney each crossed double figures, while Caolan Mooney’s return added grit.

Darragh McGurn stole the show for Fermanagh, netting 1‑12—including a goal—despite a 16‑point deficit at half‑time. His tally earned him man‑of‑the‑match honours in a game where Armagh’s dominance was unquestioned. The performance underlines Fermanagh’s resilience and keeps their Tailteann Cup ambitions alive.

Waterford salvaged a 0‑18 draw with Tipperary after trailing 0‑11 to 0‑5 at half‑time. Kevin Mahony’s last‑gasp equaliser kept the Munster title alive, while Limerick’s 0‑16 to 0‑13 win over Cork edged them into a showdown with Clare.

Roscommon demolished Mayo 1‑16 to 0‑9 in Castlebar, thanks to a 1‑17 comeback that saw them win without suspended Daire Cregg. The victory propels the Rossies toward a first provincial title since 2019 and forces Mayo to regroup before the All‑Ireland campaign begins next month.