Sensational Sarsfields advance to seventh final in eight seasons

Sarsfields 4-15 Erin’s Own 1-14: Sarsfields’ remarkable level of consistency in the Cork senior hurling championship continued at Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday when the Riverstown club reached an incredible seventh final in eight seasons.

Displaying the hunger and drive of a team seeking a first title, Sarsfields’ desire for even further success remains undiminished. They now sit tantalisingly on the cusp of winning back-to-back titles – and a fifth since ‘08 – after a hugely impressive ten-point victory over neighbours, Erin’s Own, in an enjoyable semi-final replay.

Perhaps this drive lies in their need to succeed in the Munster and All-Ireland Club championship, too, where they ostensibly have unfinished business. However, their county final opponents, Glen Rovers, might have something to say about that on Sunday afternoon.