St Vincent's men the Leinster leaders once again

St Vincent’s 1-16 (Dublin) Rhode 0-12 (Offaly): That old familiar feeling infiltrated every corner of O’Moore Park yesterday: St Vincent’s too good; too bad, Rhode.

Not since 1977 have the men from Marino been felled in a Leinster decider and at that it was the only time in eight decider appearances that they’ve come out on the wrong side of the result.

The same could not be said of Rhode, who were on the receiving end of another provincial final defeat yesterday, their second in three years to St Vincent’s and fourth in total against Dublin opposition.