Dusting down the 'Sold Out' signs for latest chapter in storied Cork rivalry

When Neptune and UCC Demons clashed in the opening weekend of the Super League five weeks ago two players were ejected, and it was clear Demons were back to make a statement.
Dusting down the 'Sold Out' signs for latest chapter in storied Cork rivalry

RENEWED RIVALRY: UCC Demons' Kingsley Nwagboso and Tala Fam Thiam with Cian Heaphy of Energywise Ireland Neptune (centre). ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Pat Duffy Men's National Cup first round: Energywise Ireland Neptune v UCC Demons, Neptune Stadium 6.30pm.

Back in '70s and '80s this rivalry was compared to the Celtic and Rangers football games but in recent times the tension has mellowed a little bit.

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