Cork will play Limerick in the Munster senior hurling championship final on June 7th after battling past Waterford to a 2-25 to 1-22 victory at Pairc Ui Chaoimh this afternoon.
Galway, Cork, Kilkenny and Clare all picked up victories in the first round of games in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie championship this afternoon, with the two western counties going well to come through tough contests in front of their home supporters.
Wicklow got up and running in the Tailteann Cup by handing Laois a first defeat of the campaign at Echelon Park, Aughrim, where it finished 0-21 to 0-16.
Cork star Brian Hayes feels Limerick are "still the top team around" and knows the Rebels will need a huge performance this weekend if they are to defeat the Munster champions.
Holders Limerick recorded their first win in the 2025 Munster senior hurling championship by seeing off Waterford on a 0-28 to 0-22 scoreline at Walsh Park this evening.
Limerick manager John Kiely was happy to take something from last Sunday's Munster SHC Round 1 encounter in Thurles, particularly after two mistakes led to Tipperary goals in the second half.