Cork hurling fans will hope Saturday’s Tony Forristal U14 Tournament in Waterford proves to be a good omen for the week ahead with the Rebels defeating Clare (3-9 to 0-5).

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NIALL RONAN might be forgiven for believing someone within the Munster squad is out to get him, following his latest trip to the medics.

LAST season’s British and Irish Cup finalists Munster made a bright start to the new season when they proved too good for Leinster in yesterday’s A Interprovincial at Donnybrook.

MUNSTER A coach Anthony Foley expects the sternest test of the season in tomorrow’s clash with Leinster A at Donnybrook (2.30pm).

MUNSTER coach Tony McGahan clearly sees stability as the key to Magners League success this season.

MUNSTER A start the build-up to the British and Irish Cup campaign with a game against Irish rivals Leinster at Donnybrook on Sunday (2.30pm) and are boosted by the inclusion of some key figures from the senior squad.

THE AIB League Division One play-offs lie tantalisingly in sight for Dolphin, after this win built on discipline and character at Musgrave Park.