Cool Kilkenny catch Cork napping

Cork 2-22 Kilkenny 2-23: An enthralling game on Saturday night came to a fitting end deep in injury time at Páirc Uí Rinn — Kilkenny sub John Power intercepted a clearance by Cork ‘keeper Patrick Collins to loft over a long-distance winner and condemn the home side to a fourth NHL 1A loss.

This time it was defeat with defiance from the men in unaccustomed blue jerseys, however.

Cork’s aggression and application meant they were unrecognisable from the abject side hammered by Dublin the previous weekend, and this was a fair approximation of championship intensity. No wonder Cats boss Brian Cody was so animated in delight at the final whistle.