The Antrim hurling management will have to plan for the upcoming game against Clare and the remainder of the All-Ireland SHC qualifiers without two of their panel's most experienced players.

Meath were victorious in their new manager John Andrews' first competitive game in charge. They easily saw off the challenge of Roscommon, winning 3-17 to 0-5 at Páirc Tailteann.

Despite having left half-forward Rory Dunbar sent off, Carlow fought back to grab a 1-11 to 2-8 draw with Wicklow in today's opening game of the 2006 Christy Ring Cup.