Today’s PREVIEWS

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Cork vs Waterford

Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3.45pm (TG4) Ref: S Cleere (Kilkenny)

If Waterford can show the verve and dynamism that brought them to the All-Ireland final, then they can hit the ground running here.

Verdict: Waterford

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Antrim vs Clare

Corrigan Park, 1pm (Sport TG4) Ref: L Gordon (Galway)

Clare have a point to prove after a headline-grabbing spring.

Verdict: Clare

Wexford vs Laois

Chadwicks Wexford Park, 1.45pm (TG4)

Ref: T Walsh (Waterford)

Laois have been afflicted with injuries, while Wexford looked flat before

Christmas and have much more to offer. Verdict: Wexford

Allianz Hurling League Division 2A

Kerry v Down

Austin Stack Park, 1pm

Ref: P Murphy (Carlow)

The Kerry team that reached Croke Park last winter is back in action after a 2020 of near misses.

Verdict: Kerry

Meath v Offaly

Páirc Tailteann, 2pm

Ref: D Hughes (Kilkenny)

Pressure game for Offaly who will have to scrap hard for the points.

Verdict: Offaly

Carlow vs Wicklow

Netwatch Cullen Park, 2pm Ref: S Hynes (Galway)

John Henderson is a name to resonate beyond the Wicklow hurling fraternity and the evergreen Christy Moorehouse is back for another campaign.

Verdict: Carlow

Allianz Hurling League Division 2B

Donegal v Roscommon Letterkenny, 2pm

Ref: C McDonald (Antrim)

Two wins in this higher division last year suggest Roscommon might have the edge.

Verdict: Roscommon

Mayo vs Derry

Elverys MacHale Park, 3pm

Ref: R Fitzsimons (Offaly)

Mayo’s Keith Higgins called time on his football career but will tog out for the hurlers.

Verdict: Mayo