Waterford v Clare and Antrim v Kilkenny live updates from Hurling Championship (2025)

Full-time: Waterford 2-23 Clare 0-21

It's all over at Walsh Park and a fantastic second half performance has sealed a great victory for Waterford. A thoroughly deserved victory for the home side. A big moment in their season to beat the All-Ireland champions.

Antrim 2-11 Kilkenny 1-28

Eoin Cody knocks over another free for Kilkenny as they ease towards a victory.

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Kilkenny 1-27(30) Antrim 2-11(17)

Scores from Mikey Butler and Jordan Molloy add to Kilkenny's lead in Belfast.

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Waterford 2-23 Clare 0-18

Waterford's Stephen Bennett with a brilliant long-range score against the wind. He's been their star player in this match. And Michael Kiely then adds to the Deise's tally.

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Waterford 2-21 Clare 0-18

Waterford are starting to believe now as Dessie Hutchinson extends their lead.

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Waterford 2-20 Clare 0-18

Waterford on a roll as a fine ball finds Patrick Fitzgerald in the corner and he split the posts for a lovely score.

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Antrim 2-11 Kilkenny 1-24

Kilkenny have started to stretch clear in Belfast. They now have a ten-point lead with 57 minutes on the clock.

Waterford 2-18 Clare 0-18

Waterford's lead is seven points as Stephen Bennett punishes a mistake in the Clare defence. The Banner go up the other end, and Taylor adds to their tally.

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Waterford goal!!! Waterford 2-16 Clare 0-16

Waterford have a second goal. Fitzgerald's effort hangs in the air and Stephen Bennett judges the catch perfectly before keeping his composure to round the Clare defender and strike the ball into the back of the net!

Waterford 1-16 Clare 0-16

We are gearing up for a big finish at Walsh Park. Peter Duggan has been at his inspirational best for Clare and it is his score that draws them within three points of Waterford.

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Kilkenny goal!!! Antrim 2-11 Kilkenny 1-20

Big moment in Belfast Kilkenny find the back of the net through Martin Keoghan. They now have a comfortable lead.

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Waterford 1-15 Clare 0-15

Goal chance for Clare as they work it well to Peter Duggan in space. Duggan's shot is well struck but he creeps over the crossbar for a point. The scores keep coming for Clare though as Reidy gets another. The gap is just three points now.

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Waterford 1-15 Clare 0-13

Clare trying to eat away at Waterford's lead as David Reidy points from close range for the Banner.

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Antrim 2-09 Kilkenny 0-17

Kilkenny go two clears thanks to a Cody free and a point from play for Harry Shine.

Antrim 2-09 Kilkenny 0-15

All square at Corrigan Park as Eoin Cody knocks over a free for the Cats.

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Waterford 1-15 Clare 0-12

Taylor uses his pace to create a possible goal chance for Clare but he decides to take the point.

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Waterford 1-15 Clare 0-11

Patrick Curran with a great score for Waterford who have started this half really well. They now have a seven-point lead.

Waterford goal!!! Waterford 1-14 Clare 0-11

Waterford have a penalty. It is awared for a pull back on Kiely as he went for a strike at goal. Stepehn Bennett strikes the penalty and it finds the back of the net despite falling over as he it!

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Waterford 0-14 Clare 0-11

The first score of the second half goes to Waterford. Dessie Hutchinson with a classy score. Clare respond though as Shane Meehan hits a great score from close to the sideline. Meehan's third score of the match.

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Half-time: Antrim 2-08 Kilkenny 0-13

It's half-time at Corrigan Park and Antrim have a one-point lead thanks to two goals. Could a shock be on the cards? Antrim have fought back terrifically after Kilkenny came flying out of the blocks.

Half-time: Waterford 0-13 Clare 0-10

Waterford have a three-point leat at half-time. The home side had a strong wind at their back in that first half, though, and may rue some missed chances. It sets up for a fascinating second half.

Antrim get a second goal!!! Antrim 2-07 Kilkenny 0-13

Antrim have found the back of the net for a second time. This time it is from Keelan Molloy!

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Waterford 0-13 Clare 0-10

Clare finishing the half well. Meehan gets his second with a composed score from play after the Banner kept possession well.

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Waterford 0-13 Clare 0-09

Jamie Barron extends Waterford's lead to four points, but they have had the advantage of a stiff breeze in this half. Hard to know if four points is a good lead or not.

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Antrim 1-07 Kilkenny 0-12

Eoin Cody gets another from play for the Cats to give them a two-point lead.

Waterford 0-12 Clare 0-08

Peter Duggan shows great strength to hold off two Waterford defenders before slotting the ball over the bar.

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Antrim 1-07 Kilkenny 0-11

McNaughton knocks over another free for Antrim to reduce the gap to just one point at Corrigan Park.

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Antrim 1-06 Kilkenny 0-11

Eoin Cody points from play to give the Cats a three-point lead. A James McNaughton free reduces the gap to two points though.

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Waterford 0-12 Clare 0-07

Waterford keeper Billy Nolan brings the sliotar out of his goal before hitting a monster score with the wind at his back! Clare respond well though as Ryan Taylor gets on the board.

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Antrim 1-05 Kilkenny 0-10

Kilkenny go two clear thanks to two frees from Eoin Cody.

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