Stephen Clynch fired nine points as table-toppers Meath secured their third win in Division 2B of the Allianz NHL this afternoon, with wins also for London and Armagh.

Christy Ring Cup champions London began their Allianz Division 2B campaign with an impressive 0-21 to 0-14 win over Armagh at the Athletic Grounds yesterday.

The ratification of Mick O’Dowd as Meath’s new senior football manager took place at a County Board meeting in Navan last night.

Mick O’Dowd of the Skryne club was ratified as the new Meath senior football manager in succession to Seamus McEnaney at last night’s county board meeting in Navan.

Down and Wicklow booked Christy Ring Cup semi-final berths, while Derry and London, and Meath and Kildare will contest quarter-final ties next weekend.

Leinster rivals Meath and Kildare will contest the Allianz Hurling League Division 2B final following today's final round action which saw Meath, Mayo and London register wins.

Kildare secured a place in the Allianz Hurling League Division 2B final, while there were also wins over the weekend for the Meath and London hurlers.

Kildare are top of Division 2B of the Hurling League, Armagh were also victorious this afternoon, while Mayo and Meath drew at McHale Park.

A more physical and skilful Meath swept aside the challenge of London in Ruislip on Saturday.

Meath 2-08 London 0-07

Derry kept hold of their unbeaten record at the summit in Division 3A of the Allianz Hurling league, while their were also victories today for Wicklow and Kildare.

Wicklow, Derry and London all recorded wins in the opening round of Division 3A in the Allianz National Hurling League today.