All you need to know ahead of Limerick's clash with Waterford in National Hurling League

THIS SUNDAY will see the Limerick senior hurlers get their National Hurling League campaign underway against Waterford. John Kiely's side had a bye in the opening round of action in Division 1A last weekend. 

Waterford lost heavily 3-25 to 1-17 to Cork in the opening round of the National Hurling League. Limerick had a positive January where they won the Munster senior league title with Kiely giving gametime to several young players. 

Former Kilmallock manager Peter Queally is into his second year in charge of the Waterford senior hurling side. Queally has added former Cork coach Donal O'Rourke and Limerick native Adrian O'Sullivan to his backroom this year.

Where and when is it on?

Limerick begin their National Hurling League campaign on Sunday at 2pm away to Waterford in Azzurri Walsh Park. 

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Where can I watch the game?

Limerick National Hurling League clash with Waterford on Sunday at 2pm in Azzurri Walsh Park will be shown live on the TG4 app. TG4 will be showing deferred coverage of the clash between the Munster rivals on Sunday evening at 5:35pm. 

How are both teams lining up?

Who will be the referee?

Cork native Colm Lyons has been appointed the referee for Limerick's National Hurling League with Waterford.

How can I stay updated with the Limerick Leader and on limerickleader.ie? 

The Limerick Leader Sports department will be bringing viewers all the action, insight, and analysis from Azzurri Walsh Park on Sunday afternoon.