SATURDAY
Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Championship Group 1
Wexford v Cork, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2pm
Tipperary v Clare, FBD Semple Stadium, 3pm
Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Championship Group 2
Galway v Waterford, Kenny Park, 1pm
Dublin v Derry, Parnell Park, 2pm
ONLINE
Score updates and match reports available on RTÉ Sport Online and RTÉ News app. Galway v Waterford live on Camogie Association YouTube channel.
RADIO
Score updates on RTÉ Radio 1's Saturday Sport.
WEATHER
Saturday will start out cloudy with scattered rain. It'll become drier and brighter in the west and north during the afternoon and evening with sunny spells developing. However, cloudy, damp and humid conditions will linger further south and east through much of the day. Maximum temperatures ranging from 17-23C in light to moderate southwest to west winds.
Group 1
Wexford v Cork
Wexford's campaign has been very disappointing, especially given their initial aim of at least securing the third knockout spot in this group. Their hopes were dashed by losses to Clare and Limerick, consigning them to a relegation play-off against either Dublin or Derry. In stark contrast, reigning champions Cork have enjoyed a seamless journey, maintaining a flawless record without facing significant challenges. They've effectively utilised a diverse squad, and a victory here will solidify their position as group winners, guaranteeing direct progression to the semi-finals.
Tipperary v Clare
Both Tipperary and Clare have already secured their places in the quarter-finals. The only scenario in which Clare wouldn't directly qualify is an improbable 58-point defeat, which would force a play-off with Limerick. While unlikely, Tipperary has shown excellent resilience, bouncing back from an opening-round thrashing by Cork with two comfortable victories over Wexford and Limerick. Clare followed their win against Wexford with a draw against Limerick. The outcome of this match will determine which team secures the second-place seeding, offering a more favourable draw against the third-placed team from Group 2.
Group 2
Galway v Waterford
Both Galway and Waterford have already qualified. The winner of this match will earn a coveted direct berth in the semi-finals (barring an improbable, catastrophic defeat), while the loser will still likely be favoured to advance from the quarter-finals. The terms "winner" and "loser" here refer to seeding, as a draw would be sufficient for Waterford to claim the top spot due to their significantly superior score differential. Nevertheless, this remains an intriguing contest. Topping the group is a significant incentive, but perhaps even more importantly, both teams will welcome this challenging test at this stage of the season before the stakes become even higher.
Waterford has experienced a resurgence since Mick Boland took over as manager after the league, replacing Jerry Wallace. They've since secured a spot in the upcoming Munster final and achieved a perfect three wins from three in the All-Ireland Championship. Their defence appears more robust, and their scoring has been prolific. According to Cathal Murray, Galway displayed their best half-hour of hurling this season in the second half of their match against Kilkenny last Saturday. Both teams appear to be peaking at the right time.
Dublin v Derry
This match is a direct battle for maintaining senior status. A draw will be enough for Dublin, as despite being pointless after three games, like their opponents, they have shown competitiveness, particularly against Kilkenny and Galway. Derry has struggled significantly after losing two-thirds of the team that impressed in their senior debut last year, a challenge that has proven too great to overcome. They now face Wexford in the relegation final.
