Browne returns for Déise

WATERFORD hurlers received a massive boost last night when veteran defender Tony Browne returned to training with the squad.

Browne, 36, had been handed an extended break by manager Davy Fitzgerald following last year’s championship but the Mount Sion clubman this week committed himself to a 19th season.

Fitzgerald confirmed yesterday: “We’re delighted to have Tony back – not too many guys of his age are capable of playing top-level hurling.”