Defender Martin Maher returns for Tipperary for a challenge next Sunday against All-Ireland finalists Kilkenny at Semple Stadium.

All-Ireland champions Cork take to the road today and face Wexford, the opposition they overcame in last year's semi-final, in their Division 1B second round clash at Wexford Park.

Tipperary have made two changes to the side that narrowly overcame Down last weekend for their visit to Limerick this weekend.

Tipperary 3-17 Down 2-12

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.

Tipperary manager Ken Hogan has named five newcomers for Sunday's opening National Hurling League clash against Down in Thurles.

Waterford 0-18 Tipperary 1-14

WINNERS at minor and senior level over Tipperary, Cork hope to make it a hat-trick tonight in the Munster IHC final at Páirc Uí Rinn (7.30pm).

Tipperary 3-19 Clare 1-5

DEFENDING champions Tipperary have left a vacancy at corner forward for tonight’s Munster MHC semi-final against Limerick as they wait for fitness reports on two players who are in line for the position.