Club action may prevent Cluxton from leading Rules team

STEPHEN CLUXTON’S participation in the International Rules series looks increasingly questionable after Parnells qualified for the Dublin SFC quarter-finals following yesterday’s 1-18 to 2-9 extra-time win over St Sylvester’s in Swords.

Cluxton, who is due to captain his country, is putting his club first and his superb second-half save from Darren Clarke ensured Parnells an 0-11 to 1-8 draw after 60 minutes.

Niall Collins goaled for the Coolock men after five minutes of extra-time and the accuracy of both Armagh senior John Murtagh and Laois native MJ Tierney saw Parnells home with six points to spare.