Munster Colleges officials stand over fixture clash

Munster Colleges officials have defended their scheduling of the Dr Harty Cup final between Coláiste na Déise and Nenagh CBS which goes head to head with the glamour Allianz Hurling League clash of Kilkenny and Tipperary on February 26.

Nenagh CBS’s qualification for a first Munster senior decider in 15 years, after Tuesday’s dramatic semi-final replay win over Ardscoil Rís, is set to generate huge interest in the colleges game in the North Tipperary area.

But Premier hurling fans must now choose between attending the match in Cashel or travelling to Kilkenny to see the league tie which is a repeat of the last three All-Ireland hurling finals. Both games are fixed for 2.30pm.