Kildare secured their place in Division 1B with a nine-point win at Cedral St Conleths Park.

Netherlands shaded this second series in the World Cup qualifiers thanks to a late winner eight minutes from the end but for the rematch at Pairc Uí Chaoimh they’ll meet a determined Irish irked at being disrespected.

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The Joseph O’Brien-trained Thurles bumper winner Le Labo made it third-time-lucky over hurldes when bagging the Grade 3 BAR 1 Betting Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle

Rahm said the win feels like a "weight off my shoulders".

United want to kick on and mark their 150th anniversary in 2028 with a first league title since 2013.

Having already reached the World Cup, Ireland finished the job in style.