Cork U20s win in Dungarvan with a three point win over Waterford

Waterford 0-13 Cork 0-16

Cork produced a superb second-half comeback to defeat Waterford in their Munster U20 Hurling Championship clash at Fraher Field. Trailing late on after falling three points behind, Cork showed real resilience and composure to turn the game around.

James O’Brien was central to the victory, finishing with ten points, while captain Barry O’Flynn led by example with a brilliant sideline score at a crucial stage. Key contributions from Finn O’Brien and Conor Noonan pushed Cork into the lead entering the closing minutes.

Defensively, Cork stood strong under pressure, with Darragh Heavin delivering an outstanding performance, including a vital late block. Substitutes also made a major impact, particularly Craig O’Sullivan and Jack Counihan, whose energy helped swing momentum.

Cork closed out the game with confidence, adding late scores to secure a hard-earned win. The result sends them top of the table on scoring difference and keeps their Munster campaign firmly on track.

Cork U20s action

Scorers for Waterford: D Comerford 0-5 (0-2f), M Hartley 0-4, C Tobin 0-3, S Power 0-1.

Cork: James O’Brien 0-10 (0-4f, 0-1 65), B O’Flynn 0-2, Johnny Murphy, F O’Brien, C Noonan, C O’Sullivan 0-1 each.

WATERFORD: J Comerford; D Keane, C Lynch, T Ahern; B Penkert, J McDonnell, C O’Sullivan; H Quann, P Spellman; D Comerford, S Power, J Power; G O’Shea, C Tobin, M Hartley.

Subs: C Shankey for S Power (26, injured), T Carey for Spellman (44), T Kennedy for O’Sullivan (54).

CORK: O Walsh (Youghal); D Fitzgerald (Bride Rovers), M Barrett (Carrigtwohill), D Heavin (Russell Rovers); MT Brosnan (Glen Rovers), C Garde (Lisgoold), D O’Leary (Ballincollig); B Walsh (Killeagh), C Noonan (Kanturk); Z Biggane (Charleville), James O’Brien (Cloyne), Jack O’Brien (Douglas); B O’Flynn (Sarsfields), F O’Brien (Erin’s Own), Johnny Murphy (Dromina).

Subs: John Murphy (Mallow) for Jack O’Brien (HT), J Counihan for B Walsh (37), C O’Sullivan (Na Piarsaigh) for Biggane (52), Walsh for O’Leary (60).

Referee: Niall Malone (Clare)

2026 Munster U20 Hurling Championship – Fixtures & Results

Round Home Score Away Date Venue Referee Report
1 Clare 1-10 Waterford 25/3 Sixmilebridge Shane Scanlon View
1 Tipperary 1-21 Cork 25/3 Semple Stadium Nicky O’Toole View
2 Cork 4-18 Limerick 1/4 SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh Alan Tierney View
2 Tipperary 0-16 Waterford 1/4 Fraher Field Ciaran O’Regan View
3 Clare 0-18 Limerick 8/4 Sixmilebridge Ciaran O’Donovan View
3 Cork 0-16 Waterford 15/4 Fraher Field Niall Malone View
4 Tipperary – Clare 22/4 Semple Stadium (7pm) Shane Scanlon –
4 Limerick – Waterford 22/4 Gaelic Grounds (7pm) John Bugler –
5 Cork – Clare 29/4 SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh (7pm) – –
5 Limerick – Tipperary 29/4 Gaelic Grounds (7pm) – –
S/F 2nd Place – 3rd Place 6/5 Home of 2nd (7:35pm) – –
Final 1st Place – S/F Winner 13/5 TBC (7:35pm) – –

Championship Table

Team P W D L For Against Diff Pts
Cork 3 2 0 1 4-56 1-55 +10 4
Clare 2 2 0 0 1-28 0-27 +4 4
Tipperary 2 2 0 0 1-37 0-37 +3 4
Waterford 3 0 0 3 0-40 1-42 -5 0
Limerick 2 0 0 2 0-36 4-36 -12 0

Cork u20 football team to play Kerry has been announced

Cork U20 Footballers are back in action this Thursday night as they host Kerry in Round 2 of the Dalata Munster Football Championship.

📍 Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
🕖 Throw-in: 7:00 PM
📅 Thursday 16th April

📋 The team to play has been announced as follows

Tickets for the game can be purchased below

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Three regional U15 teams competing in the Premier 1 grades of the Rebel Óg

Cork GAA’s Strategic Plan is focused on developing hurling and football in regions where either code has not traditionally been strong. This vision is now taking shape through the work of Rebel Óg and Cork GAA Coaching and Games Development.

A key step forward is the introduction of three regional U15 teams competing in the Premier 1 grades of the Rebel Óg league. This gives players from developing areas the chance to play at a higher level and support long-term growth across the county.

Upcoming Fixtures:

Thursday 16th April – U15 Hurling (6:30pm)

  • Blackrock vs Carbery (Blackrock GAA)
  • Glen Rovers vs Duhallow (Glen Rovers GAA)

Thursday 23rd April – U15 Football (7:45pm)

  • Imokilly vs Ballincollig (Killeagh GAA)

These fixtures mark an important step in building a stronger, more inclusive future for Cork GAA.

Game Day | Cork v Waterford Munster U20 Hurling Championship

🔴⚪ Munster U20 Hurling Championship – Round 3

Cork vs Waterford

Cork Team information

 

Waterford Team

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📍 Match Information

  • Venue: Fraher Field, Dungarvan (Cappoquin Logistics)
  • Throw-in: 7:35 PM
  • Live: TG4
  • Referee: Niall Malone (Clare)
  • Tickets: Available via the link below

📊 Results to date

Cork

  • Round 1: Loss to Tipperary
  • Round 2: Victory over Limerick

Waterford

  • Round 1: Defeat to Clare
  • Round 2: Defeat to Tipperary

📈 Munster Under 20 Hurling Championship Table (After Round 2)

Team P W D L Scores For Scores Against +/- Pts
Clare 2 2 0 0 1-28 (31) 0-27 (27) +4 4
Tipperary 2 2 0 0 1-37 (40) 0-37 (37) +3 4
Cork 2 1 0 1 4-40 (52) 1-42 (45) +7 2
Waterford 2 0 0 2 0-27 (27) 1-26 (29) -2 0
Limerick 2 0 0 2 0-36 (36) 4-36 (48) -12 0

A crucial Round 3 clash as Cork look to build on their win over Limerick and push further up the table,
while Waterford are searching for their first points of the campaign.

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