Five upcoming Hurling matches to savour

Cork v Kilkenny, Páirc Uí Rinn, Feb 14

These two sides haven’t locked horns since that heated All-Ireland quarter-final encounter in Thurles back in 2013. Don’t for a second believe that game won’t be referenced in the Kilkenny dressing room beforehand. Indeed, it’s sure to lead to a friendly exchange or two in the stand as well. With Clare visiting Leeside the following Saturday before two weekends spent on the road, victory is crucial here for Cork.

Limerick v Waterford, Gaelic Grounds, Feb 14