Reigning All-Ireland champions St Thomas remain on course to retain their crown after surviving a do-or-die group clash with the 2011 winners Clarinbridge last evening.

Joe Canning hit the winning points as Portumna dealt a severe blow to All-Ireland club hurling champions St Thomas’ defence of their Galway title.

St Brigid’s, Loughrea 1-13 Scoil Ruain, Killenaule 0-12