Kilkenny aim to upset champs

The Camogie League Division 1 semi-finals take place over the weekend, with last year’s runners-up Galway challenging Cork today in Sixmilebridge, while the four-in-a-row-chasing Wexford play Kilkenny at Carriganore.

The champions look as strong as ever, with last year’s winning captain Ursula Jacob continuing to shoot the lights out, while the incomparable Mary Leacy marshals a resolute defence. JJ Doyle has introduced the likes of Stacey Redmond and Tracy Nolan to the team with impressive results as Wexford were the only top-tier side to finish the group stages with a 100% record.

It is difficult to envision the Slaneysiders being derailed at this juncture but that’s what Kilkenny will try to do. They recorded just two wins from their four games but ran tomorrow’s opposition closest.