Cork Hurling: Team Changes for Semi-Final
- Cork, considered a favorite for the Liam MacCarthy Cup, has announced three alterations to its starting 15 for Saturday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final against Dublin.The team faces...
- Niall O'Leary will start at corner-back, Rob Downey at center-back, and Declan Dalton at wing-forward.
- O'Leary and downey recently returned from injuries and played in the Munster final victory over Limerick, which was decided by penalties.
Cork’s hurling team sees major shakeups ahead of the All-Ireland semi-final against dublin. Three key changes to the starting fifteen are announced after injury setbacks, including the return of Niall O’Leary, Rob Downey, and Declan Dalton to bolster the lineup. Understand who takes the field and the impact of injuries sidelining Séamus Harnedy and Cormac O’Brien in this pivotal match. Ger Millerick is back, playing a critical role after recovering from a finger injury. news Directory 3 brings you the latest updates on the Cork squad’s composition. Get the full starting XV plus the substitutes fighting for their chance. Discover what’s next …
Cork Names Team for All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final vs. Dublin
Updated July 3, 2025
Cork, considered a favorite for the Liam MacCarthy Cup, has announced three alterations to its starting 15 for Saturday’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final against Dublin.The team faces injury management challenges as it prepares for the crucial match.
Niall O’Leary will start at corner-back, Rob Downey at center-back, and Declan Dalton at wing-forward. Damien Cahalane,Cormac O’Brien,and Séamus Harnedy will not be in the starting lineup. Cahalane is listed among the substitutes.
O’Leary and downey recently returned from injuries and played in the Munster final victory over Limerick, which was decided by penalties. Dalton, who missed that final, is now fit to start. Séamus Harnedy is out wiht a hamstring injury, and cormac O’Brien remains doubtful due to a quad issue, according to team officials.
In positive news for Cork, Ger Millerick has recovered from a broken finger and will be on the bench.
The Cork starting XV includes P Collins; N O’Leary, E Downey, S O’Donoghue; C Joyce, R Downey, M Coleman; T O’Mahony, D Fitzgibbon; D Healy, S Barrett, D Dalton; P Horgan, A Connolly, and B Hayes.
The substitutes are B Saunderson,D Cahalane,G Millerick,T O’Connell,E Twomey,L Meade,B Roche,J O’Connor,S Kingston,R O’flynn,and C Lehane.