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Waterford SFC: Rathgormack and Nire to meet in fifth final in six years

Champions Rathgormack have now won 20 consecutive games in Waterford.

James Power scores the goal for Rathgormack in their JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior football championship semi-final against Gaultier at Azzurri Walsh Park. Photo: Noel Browne

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 - 13:20

Jordan Norris

Rathgormack and The Nire will meet in the Waterford Senior Football Championship final for the fifth time in six years after both sides progressed through their respective semi-final battles on Sunday.

Champions Rathgormack have now won 20 consecutive games in Waterford and their bid for four Conway Cups in a row remains in rude health, following a 1-14 to 0-15 victory against Gaultier at Azzurri Walsh Park.

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