Waterford confirmed their new senior hurling manager earlier this weekend, with Stephen Molumphy set to step into the role ahead of the 2027 season. Stephen Molumphy steps into Waterford role after Ukraine returnStephen Molumphy is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Irish Defence Forces, having had served on tours to the likes of Lebanon, Chad, and Syria in the past. RecommendedMost recently, he took up a role in Ukraine as part of his work with the EU Military Assistance Mission (EUMAM) in the country. He was part of their team that won the 2025 European Hurling Championship 9-aside hurling championship in Copenhagen. Stephen Molumphy aiming to return Waterford to relevanceStephen Molumphy's role with EUMAM ended earlier this month, allowing him and his family to return to Ireland.