Clare eventually see off Waterford in Munster thriller

Brian Gavin: Lighter touch with the whistle would have made Tipp-Cork a better spectacle

The start of the Munster senior hurling championship always poses a difficult assignment for referees.

Clare withstand late Waterford rally to take opening points in Ennis

Late Shane Meehan goal puts comeback beyond Déise’s grasp

GAA Championships: Clare v Waterford, Meath v Westmeath and all the action from around the country as it happens

It’s Munster hurling championship day with Clare v Waterford and Tipperary v Cork facing off in what should be an entertaining couple of matches.

Munster SHC: Clare v Waterford updates

Clare host Waterford and Cork make the trip to Tipp as the Munster Senior Hurling Championship gets under way - follow all the action here.

What time and TV channel is Clare v Waterford on today in the Munster SHC?

The Banner claimed the Division 1B title while the Déise lost their Division 1A status last month

Late Meehan goal seals opening Munster SHC win for Clare over Waterford - HoganStand

Clare opened the 2026 Munster senior hurling championship with a 2-33 to 4-21 victory against Waterford in Ennis this afternoon.