Down v London:LONDON'S WIN over Armagh was a surprise given the latter's improved performances in recent years and display in last year's championship.

Down have a bit of recovering to do after last year's fiasco but with Paul Braniff recovered from injury and able to reunite with Gareth Johnson, the Ards men should be able to ensure a shot at redemption in this year's final.

Antrim v Derry

ALTHOUGH DERRY knocked Monaghan for 7-23, manager Brian McGilligan makes a couple of changes for this oddly timed fixture. Ruairí McCloskey and Diarmuid Brunton come in at wing back and centrefield respectively. Antrim have one eye on the upcoming qualifier against Galway but, after a spring hurling in Division One, will be expected to qualify for the provincial final.