Beleaguered Antrim have made six changes and a number of positional switches as they bid to stave off relegation to the Christy Ring Cup against Laois on Saturday (Páirc Tailteann, Navan, throw-in 3.30pm).

Kilkenny kingpins James Stephens are through to their first AIB All-Ireland Club hurling final since 1982, after a power-packed first half display against O'Donovan Rossa at Parnell Park.

AS the competitive hurling season finally kicks into gear for the 2005 season, it’s all systems go in the club semi-finals this weekend.

O'Donovan Rossa lifted the Four Seasons Cup this afternoon at Casement Park and kept the Ulster Hurling title in Antrim as they defeated Down champions Ballygalet 0-16 to 0-14.

Dublin turned in a superb second half display to pull off a shock win over Antrim at Casement Park.