All-Ireland SHC Semi-Finals: Cork, Galway, Clare, Limerick Battle for Final Spot

The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals are set for an exciting weekend at Croke Park, with Cork facing Galway on Saturday and Clare taking on Limerick on Sunday.

The winners will advance to the final on 19 July at the same venue. Both games will be broadcast live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two Northern Ireland.

Saturday's Semi-Final: Cork vs Galway

Cork, last year's beaten finalists, aim for a third consecutive final appearance. They topped the Munster Championship group stage with four wins from four before losing the final to Limerick. They bounced back with a dominant 6-25 to 2-11 quarter-final win over Offaly.

Galway, Leinster champions, finished second in the provincial group with four wins, losing only to Dublin. They exacted revenge in the Leinster final, winning 4-29 to 4-15 to secure a direct semi-final spot.

Sunday's Semi-Final: Clare vs Limerick

Defending champions Clare face Limerick in a rematch of this year's Munster Championship, which Limerick won comfortably. Clare's season has been inconsistent but they remain a formidable opponent.

Limerick, five-time All-Ireland winners in recent years, will be seeking to return to the final after missing out last year.

• Saturday throw-in: 15:30 BST, Croke Park
• Sunday throw-in: 16:00 BST, Croke Park
• BBC coverage begins 15 minutes before each match
• Winners advance to final on 19 July

Both matches promise high-intensity hurling as four of the top teams in Ireland compete for a place in the final.