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Derek McGrath has given confirmation of a huge blow to the Déise with the news that Shane Bennett will not be returning to the panel for 2018.

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 …

Just three teams remain in this year’s championship, none of which have won an All-Ireland in the last ten years. One of the three sides hoping to emerge victorious are Waterford, a county who haven’t done so since 1959. This year is a huge one for the Déise. Derek McGrath is now on his fourth attempt at capturing the Liam …

The clash of Waterford and Wexford will see two of the most tactically-minded managers face off. Both Derek McGrath and Davy Fitzgerald will likely set their teams up in a nightmare style for the hurling traditionalist. The game of hurling has evolved so much in the space of the last five years with sweepers, two man full-forward lines and packed …

Waterford’s starlet Shane Bennett has seemingly been around for years at this stage, and he continues to show glimpses of the wonderful hurler that he may turn out to be. The Ballysaggart man – who has been an ever present member of the Deise’s senior side – is on under 21 duty for his county this evening as they face an …

Last Saturday, for the first time in his career, Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh was on the right side of a result against Kilkenny. At the ripe age of 34, Brick will be hopeful that this wasn’t the only first he will achieve this summer.  Few would begrudge him an All-Ireland medal. The Stradbally man has been on the inter-county scene since 2003 …

The 2017 championship has been extraordinary so far. The unpredictability has made for thrilling viewing. Perhaps it is the rise of new players which has given the championship a new lease of life. What we want to know is can you name every Young Hurler of the Year since 2000? Mark Coleman, Shane Bennett, Conor Whelan, Shane Kingston, all of …

When the Waterford side is named on Friday night, Stephen Bennett is one name most Déise followers will be looking out for. Bennett’s return to inter-county hurling hasn’t been easy. The entire country has been informed of younger brother Shane’s ability by this stage. Stephen, however, hasn’t fully had the chance to display his talents to this point. Stephen has long …

Waterford have captured the u21 Munster Hurling Championship after beating Tipperary in a pulsating contest, pulling away in the second half on a scoreline of 2-19 to 0-15. The Premier were hunting a remarkable treble of Munster titles at minor, u21 and senior. However, a moment of magic in the second half from the Déise set the teams apart, as …

If you want to be anywhere this Sunday afternoon, it has to be Thurles. Semple Stadium will host two All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship quarter-finals for 2016, with Wexford v Waterford and Galway v Clare the games on show. Whether you’re going to Thurles or watching the games on TV, this article will pin-point some key players to watch. _____ Shane Bennett Waterford’s Shane …