Cork Hurling Championship throws in: Friday's games, venues and verdicts

Friday's Co-Op Superstores Cork hurling championship games (all 7.30pm) 

Glen Rovers' Simon Kennefick is chased by Blackrock's Joe Golden, during their SHL clash at the Glen Field. Picture: David Keane. 

Cork Premier SHC Group B: St Finbarr’s v Blackrock, Páirc Uí Rinn (C McAllister) 

A heavyweight clash to throw in the race for the little All-Ireland. The southside city rivals haven’t met in championship since the 2022 county final, which went Togher direction. Ben Cunningham missed the Barrs’ recent Division 2 League final defeat because of injury but should be available here. For the first time this season, the Rockies will have Alan Connolly, Robbie Cotter, and Fionn Coleman on the same field for a competitive fixture. What can this attacking trio conjure?