Laois hurlers are without Rooney

Dual star Darren Rooney will be missing from the Laois hurling team for tomorrow's All-Ireland SHC Group A qualifier clash with Waterford (O'Moore Park, throw-in 3.45pm).

The Clonaslee man has opted to play for the Laois footballers in the second part of tomorrow's double header in Portlaoise. Mick O'Dwyer's side take on All-Ireland champions Tyrone in the second round of the SFC qualifiers at 5.30pm.