Late goals from Richie Hoban and Martin Fitzgerald proved decisive in Parnell Park yesterday, as Kildare overcame Meath in a gripping Allianz Hurling League Division 2B decider.

Kildare 3-13 Meath 1-12

Former Meath All-Ireland-winning footballer Bernard Flynn believes that the Royal County footballers needed a league game against Cork - in order to strengthen Colm Coyle's youthful side.