Kilkenny’s TJ Reid has shared his thoughts ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland Final between Waterford and Galway – discussing the Deise’s tactics as well as weighing in on the Austin Gleeson and Joe Canning debate. Speaking to Paul Keane of the Irish Examiner – the 2015 Hurler of the Year reckons that Derek McGrath will be looking to target the Tribesmen’s …
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Waterford attacker Patrick Curran is one of a number of Déise hurlers hoping to complete a historic treble this weekend. Curran played a massive role in Waterford’s minor and under-21 All-Ireland victories and will hope to also play a role this Sunday for the seniors. Man of the Match in both Waterford’s minor and under-21 All-Ireland finals, Curran is …
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Waterford star Austin Gleeson has spoken for the first time about the incident that nearly saw him miss the All-Ireland hurling final. TV pictures appeared to show Gleeson pulling the helmet of an opponent during the Desie’s big win over Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final over Cork in Croke Park. Speaking to Game On on 2FM, the 2016 Hurler of …
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In the aftermath of Waterford’s Austin Gleeson being cleared of any wrongdoing in Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final versus Cork, the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) will be given more power to sanction players in the coming seasons. Gleeson is free to play in the All-Ireland final after referee James Owens admitted that he had already ruled on an altercation involving the Waterford man …
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The suspensions and non-suspension of GAA players have reached a peak this summer with debacles involving Diarmuid Connolly, Tadgh de Búrca, Austin Gleeson and Adrian Tuohy. Now, a former inter-county hurling referee, Pat O’Connor has called for the GAA to follow in the footsteps of rugby by introducing a Citing Commissioner. The inconsistencies this season have asked major questions of the …
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The Central Competitions Control Committee are displeased with the fact they can not look into the Austin Gleeson incident following a decision from referee James Owens not to report the matter in his match report. Waterford’s Gleeson appeared to pull the helmet off Cork’s Luke Meade towards the end of the first half – but escaped any punishment. The decision …
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It’s been one of the most controversial summers in the GAA’s history. We’ve seen a lot of high profile appeals and suspensions. 2017 has been highly entertaining; the entertainment has provided drama that has not always been positive. There have been a number of negative episodes and here we rank the top five so far. 5. Sliotar Thief Cork hurling’s revival …
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Austin Gleeson will be free to take part in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final for Waterford on September the third. During the first half of Waterford’s semi-final clash with Cork on Sunday, Gleeson appeared to tug on the face-guard of opposing forward Luke Meade’s helmet leading many to wonder if the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) would suspend the centre-back after …
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One game remains, barring a draw at least, in this year’s All-Ireland hurling championship. With only two collective teams remaining involved, the individual end of year awards have started to be debated. We have seen the influence an All-Ireland final can have on selection, but let’s kick off the endless debate anyway. Here we talk through the contenders and look …
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It’s looking very likely that Waterford’s Austin Gleeson will be free to take to the pitch at Croke Park on September 3rd, when the Déise contest their first All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final in almost a decade. During the first half of Waterford’s semi-final clash with Cork on Sunday, Gleeson appeared to tug on the face-guard of opposing forward Luke Meade’s helmet. …
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Following Waterford’s dramatic win over Cork in yesterday’s All-Ireland semi-final, the major talking point has been whether or not Austin Gleeson will be playing in the final. The reigning Hurler of the Year was seen pulling the face-guard of Luke Meade, in the latest helmet incident this summer. It is unclear whether he could face the same fate as teammate …
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There were many game-changing moments in the final quarter of today’s All-Ireland semi-final between Cork and Waterford. The dismissal of Damien Cahalane after 51 minutes opened up the game and what was a tight battle and a game of inches soon turned. Gaps appeared in the Cork defence and they were expertly exposed, most notably by Jamie Barron and Austin …
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It is still hard to catch one’s breath after the conclusion of yet another captivating chapter in the Cork versus Waterford book. This time the victory was for the Déise in arguably the biggest game of all between the two. Waterford were emphatic as the game approached the final straight. They took advantage to the extreme as they outscored 3-8 …
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Just after the farcical Tadhg de Burca scenario concluded, Waterford look set for another ‘Helmet Gate’ regardless of the outcome of today’s game. Despite being in full view of officials on television cameras, Waterford’s Austin Gleeson was seen to interfere with the helmet of Cork’s Luke Meade in the first half of today’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final. No action was taken, …
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The Cork and Watetord rivalry is nothing new. 2002 to 2007 wrote an enticing chapter in a great rivalry. While the 2014 to present day edition has not reached the same heights yet, something special remains when it comes to Cork and Waterford. The stakes this Sunday are massive. A place in an All-Ireland final is lucrative and the opponents that …
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Following last weekend’s thriller, much will be expected of this Sunday’s clash between Cork and Waterford. The renaissance continues for the Rebels, having claimed a first Munster title since 2014, their focus now turns on regaining the Liam MacCarthy Cup. After encountering a road block in Munster, Waterford have got back behind the wheel and now find themselves just 70-odd …
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When Cork defeated Waterford in the Munster Championship, the scene was beginning to look all too familiar for certain sections of the Déise support. Long have they been everyone’s second favourite team, but the tag of competitive semi-finalists and nearly men looked set to be following Waterford yet again. 2015 and 2016 saw Waterford firmly position themselves as the second …
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In one of the most anticipated clashes of the summer, Cork and Waterford square off for the second time. Little should separate the sides as both are blessed with bundles of talent. Ahead of the game, we select a combined XV. Cork currently hold the upper hand over this Waterford side. The pair have locked horns on three occasions this …
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