BREAKING: Tipperary hurlers league clash with Waterford postponed due to sudden bereavement

The Tipperary hurlers' National Hurling League clash with Waterford, scheduled for Sunday afternoon, has been postponed due to a sudden bereavement.

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The game was due to take place in Waterford's home ground of Walsh Park, in what was billed as an important relegation-deciding clash in round 5.

In a statement via their social media channels, Tipperary GAA said: "Please note that tomorrow’s Allianz Hurling League game against Waterford has been postponed following the untimely passing of Benny Kiely, father of Waterford hurler Michael Kiely (Abbeyside Ballinacourty).

"The fixture will be rescheduled for next weekend. Details of the re fixture will be posted once confirmed.

"Tipperary GAA and the Tipperary Senior Hurlers extend their sincere sympathies to the Kiely family on Benny’s passing."