CHAMPIONS Kerry lead the way on this year’s Christy Ring Cup Champion 15 with four players rewarded for their performances on the side that claimed honours in last June’s final against Wicklow in Croke Park.

ARMAGH staged a strong finish to defeat Monaghan in the Ulster SHC quarter-final at Pairc Esler.

Armagh 2-17 Monaghan 2-7

London 3-16 Monaghan 1-15

Sligo 1-13 Monaghan 2-8 (aet)

Derry 7-23 Monaghan 3-13

Monaghan 2-15 Cavan 1-16

Tyrone 3-8 Cork 1-12 (aet)