Can leaky Cork plug defensive hole against Limerick?
It's sink or swim for the Cork hurlers on Saturday evening, and only a sharp improvement in defence against Limerick offers them hope of staying alive for their final Munster outing.
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Mark Coleman replaces injured Ciarán Joyce in only Cork change
Ciarán Joyce has been ruled out of Cork's crunch Munster SHC clash with Limerick on Saturday, with Mark Coleman taking his place in defence.
Dónal Óg Cusack: Defensively, Cork need to enjoy the kill more
Ahead of next weekend's crunch game with Limerick in the Munster hurling round-robin, Dónal Óg Cusack feels the spirit that Cork have shown defensively up to now simply won't be good enough against the All-Ireland champions, adding that the Rebels' mindset in that regard simply has to change.
We got the six-day turnaround wrong last year, says Cork manager Pat Ryan
Pat Ryan says Cork have absorbed the lessons of 2023 for their bid to escape the Munster round-robin.
Niall Moran: Direct approach could help Cork find consistency
Niall Moran feels the Cork hurlers should adopt a more direct style as they seek to find the consistency of performance needed to end their wait for a trophy.
Jack O'Connor goal swings it as Cork hold off Waterford
Cork's inconsistency almost came back to bite them before they held off a Waterford fightback to gain a crucial first Allianz Hurling League victory.
Shane McGrath: Whatever is in Cork has to come out on Sunday
Former Tipperary All-Ireland winner Shane McGrath believes that Cork need to deliver a big performance this weekend, both for the sake of their league standing next year and their overall morale heading into this year's championship.
Pat Ryan demands 'sharper' play from his Rebels
Cork manager Pat Ryan lamented a slow start from his side after their one-point loss to Kilkenny, as well as a profligacy in front of the posts that has characterised too many performances from the Rebels over the last year.