Ruthless Rebels teach Déise finishing lesson

CORK finally got something from what must be considered a hugely disappointing season for the county when their intermediate hurlers took the Munster championship title with consummate ease at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night.

It was a result that didn’t look remotely likely early on, as the sides were level five times in the opening half. But the Leesiders went to town on Waterford in the second half, and the title was in safe keeping long before the final whistle.

Cork had many stars. Anthony Nash was a competent goalkeeper, ably fronted by team captain Dara McSweeney, John Carey and Ross Cashman.