Tipperary v Waterford, live minute-by-minute updates

1.41pm Derek McGrath is in the house.
Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
1.39pm Some recommended pre-game reading: Eoghan Cormican has an in-depth conversation with former Waterford hurler Brian Greene who was diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer in 2022.
1.36pm One change to the starting 15 for Tipperary; Darragh McCarthy comes in for Noel McGrath.
1.34pm: The RTÉ panel are in good spirits with first blood going to Joanne Cantwell who describes Donal Óg Cusack and Anthony Daly as the men from Del Monte.
Listen to Dalo's Hurling Show here.
1.30pm Hydration? Check. Glutes activated? Check. Energy gels on hand? Check.
Whatever about the players, we're ready for a huge afternoon of championship hurling action.
First up, we'll go puck by puck for Waterford's trip to Tipp from 2pm.
Kilkenny and Dublin throw in at 3pm in Leinster before it's an Alien v Predator-level blockbuster as Limerick and Cork renew their rivalry at 4pm.
Pass the Factor 50.

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

The Irish Sun

3 hours ago

• The Irish Sun

Damien Duff ‘QUITS as Shelbourne manager' just 24 hours before crunch League of Ireland clash after Derry City loss

DAMIEN DUFF has shockingly QUIT as Shelbourne manager, according to reports. Advertisement His unexpected departure comes just 24 hours before the reigning Premier Division champions face Waterford. And less than three weeks before they face Linfield in the Champions League qualifiers. Shels' loss to the Candystripes on Friday night left the holders sixth in the table, 15 points shy of Shamrock Rovers at the top. Michael Duffy's stunning strike gave Derry all three points at Tolka Park, prompting a Advertisement Read More on Shelbourne The former Chelsea and Newcastle United winger said: 'A bad night, a sobering night. 'We didn't deserve anything from it. Huffed, puffed . . . 'Yes, we had some moments in the first half, the second half, but I'd be embarrassed walking home with a point. 'Not that they created a lot. They definitely play with a bit of quality. We certainly didn't. Advertisement Most read in Sport 'The biggest thing to take away was (a lack of) quality, quality, quality, absolutely zero energy, flatness. 'I don't accept that that's our third game in a week. Never have, never will until the day I die. If you are an amazing pro you bounce into the night. Damien Duff mercilessly trolled by rival fans over bizarre attempt to go incognito while serving ban 'Even if you are a bit tired, a bit flat, drag yourself along, give yourself a talking-to. 'Here, I don't like being the one shouting and screaming on the sideline . . . 'Duffer's at it again!' That's the energy that I have. Advertisement 'I prepared for Friday's game like I was a professional footballer. My wife probably cursed me at times. Three-hour siesta, ate really well, focused my mind. 'There was a severe lack of energy, real flatness, severe lack of quality and you are going to get nowhere.' Duff has been at the helm at Tolka Park since 2022, leading them to an FAI Cup final in his first season in charge. He led them to fourth in the Premier Division in 2023 before guiding him to the title outright in 2024 - their first since 2006. Advertisement 1 Damien Duff has stepped down as Shelbourne manager Credit: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Irish Times

3 hours ago

• Irish Times

Damien Duff resigns as Shelbourne manager, according to reports

Damien Duff has suddenly left his role as manager of League of Ireland Premier Division champions Shelbourne before tomorrow's visit to Waterford, according to a report in the Irish Examiner. The former Ireland international resigned and players were informed of the development at a meeting on Sunday morning, the report said. It comes after Duff questioned the team's motivation and preparation after their 1-0 defeat at home to Derry City. Shelbourne play Linfield in the Champions League first round in a fortnight. 'I prepared for the game today like I was a professional footballer. My wife probably cursed me at times. Three-hour siesta, ate really well, focused my mind. READ MORE 'I would like to really, really know how many of my players prepared like me or as well as me, which is damning. 'There was a severe lack of energy, real flatness, severe lack of quality and you are going to get nowhere.' He said training was awful on Thursday before the game. 'It's my energy that has driven the players for four years. I've offered them the dressingroom for them to lead this show, this steam train. They've never really done it. 'You never know with us any more, which is damning. It's damning on me because I'm the manager. 'So what comes on Monday, who knows? Absolutely, who knows?' Shels sit sixth in the Premier Division, 15 points adrift of leaders Shamrock Rovers. Duff's representatives and Shelbourne FC have been contacted for comment.

Irish Daily Mirror

6 hours ago

• Irish Daily Mirror

Galway's 'lack of leadership' questioned after All-Ireland exit to Tipperary

Galway's leadership has been questioned by Liam Sheedy following their All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Tipperary on Saturday. Tipp led for the majority of the clash in Limerick and despite a late second Tribesmen goal, the result was never really in doubt as the Premier County marched into the final four in the first weekend of July. Speaking on RTÉ, Sheedy said: 'They had (chances) but, overall that was a very, very limp Galway performance. They seemed to have bought into the four-year plan because I'm not sure anyone believed they could win something in the first year based on what I've seen. "I mean they were two points on 40 minutes, and on 58 minutes, they were 12 points down. There was a strong breeze in the second half, they scored five points from play, five points from the 40th minute and the 70th minute, they got the consolation goal near the end.' Sheedy added that Galway manager Micheál Donoghue has work to do in his second stint in charge of the county. 'They looked to me like a team that really lacks leadership. Micheál has got a big job on his hands and they've got to get the leaders in central positions in that team because I didn't see any leadership today,' Sheedy continued. 'I actually thought the team threw in the towel late on when they felt the game was gone. I didn't really see what I would expect. The last 15 times they've met in the championship, there's been one score in the game, Galway have won four of the last five. That was well below Galway's level of performance I felt.' Tipperary joined Dublin in reaching the semi-finals following their shock win over Limerick. Tipp, Dublin, Cork and Kilkenny will battle it out for a place in this year's final in a fortnight.