Cork dig deep to see off Waterford in Munster minor opener

A disciplined defensive display and key second-half scores helped Cork overcome testing conditions against Waterford 
Cork dig deep to see off Waterford in Munster minor opener

Hard-working midfielder Tadhg Murphy scored 0-2 for Cork in their Munster Minor Hurling Championship opener against Waterford. Pic: Eddie O'Hare

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 - 21:06
Denis Hurley

Munster MHC: Waterford 0-9 Cork 0-12 

A strong defence was the foundation as Cork got off to a winning start in the Electric Ireland Munster MHC with victory over Waterford at Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field on Friday night. 

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