Waterford and Cork set to square up

The senior hurlers of Cork and Waterford are well used to high stakes knockout matches between the counties in recent years but this weekend they face a battle on a different pitch.

On Saturday night Cork City and Waterford United go head to head in a bid to make the semi-finals of the Ford FAI Cup.

Suirside star Robbie Hederman says the Deise outfit intend making the most of their home advantage the Blues' Ray Scully reckons their good league run is the type of momentum that gives the rebel side plenty confidence heading into the weekend.