Cork are unable to play next weekend’s All-Ireland U20 hurling championship final against Galway after a positive Covid-19 test was recorded in the camp.

Cork GAA released a statement this evening confirming that all players and management in the squad have been deemed as close contacts by the HSE.

As a result, the Rebels are unable to fulfil next Saturday's game at Semple Stadium.

The full Cork GAA statement reads:

“A member of the Cork U20 Hurling group has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, all players and management have been deemed as close contacts by the HSE. Therefore, Cork will be unable to fulfill Saturday’s All Ireland U20 Final fixture at this time.”

Cork GAA Statement:
A member of the Cork U20 Hurling group has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, all players and management have been deemed as close contacts by the HSE. Therefore, Cork will be unable to fulfill Saturday’s All Ireland U20 Final fixture at this time.

— Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) August 1, 2021

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