Rebels face another big clash
The Munster champions are bidding to return to Croke Park for the first time since 2009 while the midlanders last appeared in the decider in 2001. Last weekend the Rebels overcame Dublin in a cracking quarter-final in Birr, ousting the champions thanks to a late point from midfielder Juliet Murphy. Prior to that, Eamonn Ryan’s side were six weeks without a game, but now face two crunch fixtures in just seven days.
“A one-week turnover is very short, and it’s probably our biggest worry. There’s no point in complaining because at least we’re in a semi-final, and we’re just happy to be there,” said Ryan, who has a full squad available.
