Room for improvement as Bride Rovers stumble into last eight 

Kilworth must now turn their attention to a relegation play-off final against Killeagh if they are to retain their senior status.

The victors outscored their opponents four points to one at the end of the first quarter but they were to remain scoreless for 16 minutes.

Cork SAHC: Bride Rovers 0-16 Kilworth 0-14

Bride Rovers secured a quarter-final date with Newcestown after a narrow win over local rivals Kilworth at Glanworth in the Co-Op Superstores Senior A Hurling Championship.