National Cup: Neptune outlast Demons, champions Tralee crash out and late drama in the Oblate Hall

Conor Meany takes us through the big talking points from the weekend's cup fixtures.
National Cup: Neptune outlast Demons, champions Tralee crash out and late drama in the Oblate Hall

DUEL: Energywise Ireland Neptune's Cian Heaphy in a battle with UCC Demons' Tala Fam Thiam, during their Men's National Cup first-round clash at Neptune Stadium.

1) DBS Eanna dethrone double winners Tralee Warriors 

In a rematch of last year’s Cup semi-final DBS Eanna were able to overcome the defending cup holders Tralee in a sloppy but entertaining game in Dublin. Last year’s semi-final was dominated by Tralee inside as their size and physicality overwhelmed a smaller Eanna team. 

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