Murphy boost to Rebels

The availability of defender Brian Murphy for the All-Ireland senior hurling final against Clare is a huge boost to Cork, according to selector Kieran Kingston.

Murphy, who broke his collarbone in a club game for Bride Rovers at the end of June, underwent treatment in England which negated the need for an operation. He made his return to action in a county championship game against Midleton on Sunday with no setback, to the delight of the Rebels’ management.

“We felt that we could have got 15 or 20 minutes out of Brian against Dublin if we needed him,” Kingston said.