Meath vs Cork in NFL Division 2 Final

Meath and Cork face off in the Division 2 final of the National Football League at Croke Park in Dublin on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with a 1:45 p.m. throw-in. Both teams have already secured promotion to Division 1 for next season, but the match offers a chance to claim silverware and build momentum ahead of the Allianz Football League Championship.

The encounter revives a storied rivalry that defined Gaelic football in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including three All-Ireland final clashes between 1987 and 1990. Meath, under manager Robbie Brennan, enter the decider with six wins from seven league games, their only loss a narrow two-point defeat to Cork on February 22 at Páirc Uí Rinn. That result highlighted Cork's resilience, as they rebounded from a heavy loss to Derry to secure victories over Kildare and Tyrone, ensuring promotion and ending a decade away from the top flight. Meath's campaign included tight wins over Derry, Cavan, and Louth, followed by more comfortable margins against Kildare, Tyrone, and Offaly. The Royals played several home games at Croke Park this season due to redevelopment at Navan's Páirc Tailteann.

Brennan emphasized the team's growth after their...