A few of the older patrons in the South Stand in Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night may remember the old Buddy Starcher classic ‘History Repeats Itself’. And, had they also been in Thurles last Sunday, the song must surely have resonated with them as this Munster U21 hurling semi-final unfolded.

Cork lived up to their favourites’ billing to reach the Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21HC final with a win over Waterford at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night, but they were pushed all the way.

Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-final (all 1.30pm)

Today’s Dr Harty Cup quarter-final clash with Castletroy College in Cahir marks new territory for Youghal’s Pobalscoil na Tríonóide.

Nenagh CBS will do battle with Midleton CBS in a straight shoot-out for the second qualification spot in Group 4 of the Dr Harty Cup.