Kilkenny show class to edge out Déise

THOUGH there was little more than pride at stake, this clash of rivals produced an interesting spectacle at Nowlan Park yesterday.

The hosts held a 1-10 to 0-2 interval lead against a Waterford outfit that looked at odds with itself and the margin between the sides would have been greater but for the brilliance of the ageless Tony Browne at centre back.

Yet Waterford though were a changed side on the restart. Eoin Murphy added solidity to a defence alongside Browne while the introduction of Stephen Molumphy and Kevin Moran into their attack also proved hugely influential as they finished within three points of the All-Ireland champions.