Laois boss Rigney looks to retain role

LAOIS’S hopes of continuing their recent hurling renaissance have improved with confirmation that manager Niall Rigney wishes to continue on in the post.

The Portlaoise man took over on an interim basis last summer and helped the county side preserve its status in the Liam MacCarthy Cup, something they did again this year thanks to a surprise victory over Antrim.

It got better with last Saturday’s performance against Limerick in the qualifiers when they led until the 64th minute and Rigney, who was operating under a one-year term, is certain to have his tenure extended.