As the All-Ireland SHC preliminary quarter-finals approach, teams like Dublin, Kildare, Laois, and Tipperary are gearing up for intense battles to secure meetings with Limerick or Galway. Let's take a closer look at what to expect:

Saturday, 14 June

All-Ireland SHC preliminary quarter-finals

• Laois v Tipperary, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, 1.45pm
• Kildare v Dublin, Cedral St Conleth's Park, 4pm

For live updates, you can check out rte.ie/sport, the RTÉ News app, RTÉ Radio, and GAA+ for TV coverage. The Saturday Game on RTÉ2 will also have highlights at 9.30pm.

These preliminary quarter-finals mark a crucial stage in the hurling championship, where teams face off in knockout matches. Kildare, fresh off their Joe McDonagh Cup victory, will take on Dublin, who finished third in Leinster. It's a challenging test for Kildare, who will need to bring their A-game against a tough opponent like Dublin.

Historically, the Joe McDonagh Cup teams have struggled in these preliminary quarter-finals, with an average margin of defeat of 17 points. However, upsets like Laois' victory over Dublin in 2019 show that anything can happen in hurling.

Tipperary will face Laois in another exciting clash, with Tipp looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season. Both teams will be aiming for a strong performance to secure a spot in the quarter-finals against top teams like Limerick or Galway.

Kildare v Dublin

Kildare manager Brian Dowling has kept faith in his winning team, while Dublin has made three changes to their lineup. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between these two teams, with Dublin looking to secure a comprehensive victory.

Laois v Tipperary

Tipperary, led by Liam Cahill, will be looking to put on a dominant display against Laois. With players like Seamus Kennedy making his first start of the season, Tipperary will be aiming for a strong performance to advance to the quarter-finals.