Super sub Buckley blasts Cork to victory

RHONA BUCKLEY came off the bench to score 1-1 as Cork clinched a third successive Bord Gáis Energy Ladies NFL Division 1 crown at Dublin’s Parnell Park on Saturday.

The all-conquering Leesiders have claimed five NFL titles in the last six seasons as their thoughts now turn firmly towards the assault on a sixth successive All-Ireland title.

On the weekend’s evidence, beaten NFL finalists Galway will have a major say in the championship and with just over 14 minutes left on the clock, they led by 1-6 to 1-5.