New York 1-14 Antrim 2-20, Canton

Offaly's David Franks led the scoring as Leinster eased their way into the M Donnelly Interprovincial hurling final last night, taking a 2-19 to 0-12 victory over Ulster.

Antrim 5-13 Carlow 1-07

CARLOW captain Robbie Foley texted manager Eoin Garvey before their Christy Ring Cup semi-final against Down to tell him he was sure they would beat the Ulster side.

Malachy Dallas will hope to cover over the cracks left by the injured Liam Watson for Antrim's tilt at Christy Ring Cup glory on Sunday (Croke Park, throw-in 2pm).

Brian McFall will make his first start of Antrim's NHL Division 1B campaign when they take on Laois at Portlaoise on Sunday (throw-in 2.30pm).

Barney McAuley of Loughgiel and Cushendall’s Brian Delargy will make their league debuts for Antrim in Sunday’s NHL Division 1B opener against Galway at Casement Park (throw-in 2.30pm).

New Antrim manager Jim McKernan wants retired midfielder Jim Connolly to go back on his decision to quit the inter-county hurling.

Antrim and Down players dominate the squad that Ulster manager John Crossey has selected for Sunday's Martin Donnelly Interprovincial hurling semi-final against Munster at Casement Park (throw-in 2.30pm).

Laois 1-23 Antrim 1-15

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).

Offaly 5-17 Antrim 0-18

It may be just a curtain raiser to the headline act of the Ulster football final replay later today, but there is just as much riding on the Offaly hurlers' relegation semi-final showdown with Antrim at Croke Park (throw-in 2.15pm).

Ulster champions Antrim have made four alterations for tomorrow's (Saturday's) All-Ireland SHC relegation semi-final against Offaly at Croke Park.

In the wake of Dinny Cahill's departure as Antrim hurling manager earlier this week, the Saffrons have a lot to prove in tomorrow's All-Ireland SHC qualifier against Laois.

Paudie O'Dwyer and Pat Tobin have been called upon by Limerick for Saturday's All-Ireland SHC qualifier clash with Antrim - Limerick's first championship date with the Saffrons since 1996.

Antrim 2-22 Down 1-18

KILDARE have been forced to make changes for Sunday’s Leinster SFC clash with Wicklow in Croke Park because of injuries to a number of regular players.

There are three clashes down for decision in today's final round of the National Hurling League relegation section.

Today's glamour clash in Division 1B features the visit of Limerick to Páirc Uí Chaoimh to take on the might of All-Ireland champions Cork.

Antrim will face off against Down in the Ulster SHC final following wins for both counties in today's semi finals at Casement and Gaelic Park respectively.