Rebel clubs ready for tip-off as National Cup weekend begins

THE SOUTHERN capital may no longer host basketball’s blue riband weekend, but Cork is making a clear statement of intent with its overwhelming representation on cup final weekend.

Cork teams figure in all eight national cup finals at the National Basketball Arena, with UCC Demons involved in three of the men’s finals and Glanmire women also chasing a possible treble.

The action gets underway this evening when Maree from Galway challenge Vienna Woods Glanmire in the Ladies U-18 final.