Cork C of I host Cookstown in a rearraged Irish Senior Cup tie (Garryduff, 1.30pm) knowing this represents their best chance of progress on the Irish stage, following last weekend’s IHL mauling at the hands of Glenanne.
Former Irish international Iain Lewers will be able to begin his new career with Great Britain six weeks ahead of schedule, it has emerged.
The first leg of a potentially decisive rivalry in the Munster women’s season gets underway on Saturday when UCC and Catholic Institute clash at the Mardyke (3pm).