Clare 1-21 Tipperary 1-13

Clare's quest to claim a first Waterford Crystal Cup title since 2009 continued tonight as they advanced to the decider following a 0-20 to 2-11 win over Cork at Sixmilebridge.

The Munster Council has adopted a common-sense approach to venue selection for the Waterford Crystal Cup and other competitions – and they’re reaping the rewards in terms of atmosphere and attendance, say officials.

Leinster Council chairman Martin Skelly feels that weaker counties — and in particular Kilkenny — should be given special dispensation to assemble squads outside of the GAA’s designated inter-county off-season.

Limerick 1-13 Clare 2-24

WATERFORD star Eoin McGrath has been ruled out for up to six weeks with ankle ligament damage. However, that blow has been softened by the news that brother Ken and fellow veteran Tony Browne are due back in training with the county senior hurling panel tonight.

Waterford 1-17 Clare 0-8, Ballyduff Upper

UCC 4-16 UL 2-14, (after extra-time)

CLARE 1-12 TIPPERARY 1-07

Tipperary 3-09 UL 1-08, Cahir

Clare 2-12 Waterford IT 1-12, Meelick

Waterford 3-12 Limerick IT 2-13

Cork's experimentation with Diarmuid O'Sullivan at full-forward will continue this Sunday when they clash with Tipperary in the Waterford Crystal Cup final (Páirc Uí Chaoimh, throw-in 2pm).

In a repeat of last year's Munster SHC decider, Cork and Tipperary will contest next Sunday's Waterford Crystal Cup final after wins in the competition this afternoon.

THE GAA confirmed yesterday that this year’s All-Ireland junior and intermediate hurling club finals will be played at Croke Park for the first time.