Cork will take on All Ireland finalists Kilkenny in the National Hurling League at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday night. Here's all you need to know about Cork v Kilkenny.
Kilkenny will look to get their league campaign back on track after a frustrating draw against Wexford in Nolan Park last weekend. A Cian Byrne goal in the dying embers of the game earned the Yellowbellies a draw. Cork, on the other hand, after a lively opening to their game in Ennis, fell in the final quarter to Clare. Speaking post-game Cork manager Pat Ryan spoke of his pride is his team's performance and said he would be taking the positives out of the defeat.
“We were very proud of our lads.”
“The way they came back into it in the last ten or 15 minutes, a couple of subs we brought on made a bit of a difference. We were in a great spot with seven or eight minutes to go but Séadna Morey got inside us and got a great goal and that probably killed the game then at that stage.”
“These things happen. Obviously, you’re trying to work on things and the way we’re treating the league is that we want to try to win every match.
“At the same time, we’re looking at the positives that can be taken out of every game and see what we can work on that suit us and the way we want to play and the things that don’t suit us and then move on to the next game.”
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When Is Cork v Kilkenny
Cork v Kilkenny will take place this Saturday 10th February in Páirc Uí Chaoimh with throw in at 7:30pm.
It's Time to Rise Again for the Allianz Hurling League. Cork v Kilkenny at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday 10th February 7.30pm. Advanced ticket sales only at https://t.co/jF1YPiQWKn and at selected Centra & SuperValu stores. U16's free pic.twitter.com/TubHxZogsg
— Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) February 7, 2024
Where To Watch Cork v Kilkenny
The game will be shown live on RTE 2 with coverage beginning at 7:15pm.
4 February 2024; Eoin Cody of Kilkenny prepares to take a free during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A match between Kilkenny and Wexford at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile
Team News
For Kilkenny, Mikey Butler starts in midfield, while Billy Drennan, who had a big game against Wexford, starts on the bench.
The Kilkenny team to face @OfficialCorkGAA in round 2 of the Allianz Hurling League on Saturday has been named.
🗓️ Saturday 10th February
🕛 7:30pm
📍Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The Kilkenny & Cork minors take to the pitch at 5:30pm for a challenge match.
Advance ticket sales… pic.twitter.com/wfZtTYobCb— Kilkenny GAA (@KilkennyCLG) February 8, 2024
Cork named their XV to play Kilkenny during the week. Robbie Flynn comes into the full forward line.
1.Patrick Collins, Ballinhassig2.Eoin Downey, Glen Rovers3.Eoin Roche ,Bride Rovers4.Sean O’Donoghue, Inniscarra (capt)5.Tim O’Mahony, Newtownshandrum6.Niall O’Leary, Castlelyons7.Rob Downey, Glen Rovers8.Tommy O’Connell, Midleton9.Conor O’Callaghan, Dromtarriffe10.Luke Meade, Newcestown11.Conor Lehane ,Midleton12.Sean Twomey, Courcey Rovers13.Robbie O Flynn ,Erin’s Own14.Patrick Horgan ,Glen Rovers15.Shane Kingston, Douglas
