Cullinane delighted with close encounters

Waterford selector Sean Cullinane says winning tight games is a “bonus” for a young Déise side who are learning the ropes at inter-county level.

Sunday’s one-point win over Tipperary was the second game Waterford have won with a last-minute point — their opening day victory over Clare was the other — and the victory gives Waterford some breathing space ahead of their last league game next Sunday at home to Galway.

“It’s a bit of pressure off that you hopefully won’t be involved in a relegation battle,” says Cullinane. “But what we’re delighted with is the fact we’ve won some tight games.