Cracking clashes as League warms-up in second phase

IN a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland SHC Final, Cork and Kilkenny have been paired together in the second phase (first round) of the Allianz NHL Division One.

John Allen’s side will have home advantage for the April 10 tie. Defending league champions Galway are away to Wexford while Tipperary and Clare meet in Thurles.

In the Division One relegation battles, Limerick entertain Waterford at the Gaelic Grounds, while Laois face a tricky game away to Antrim.