THE MCGRATH CUP opener between Waterford and Clare has been postponed due to Covid, Munster GAA confirmed this evening.
The sides were due to kick off the pre-season football competition at Walsh Park on Sunday but Waterford are unable to field a team.
“Sunday’s McGrath Cup Football Group A match between Waterford and Clare has been postponed,” a short statement read.
“Waterford are unable to field a team due to a number of Covid cases and close contacts as well as a number of injuries.”
Clare are scheduled to play Cork on Thursday 6 January while Waterford’s next game is slated to be against the Rebels on Tuesday 11 January.