Surprise Cup win for Kildare - round-up

Despite having left half-forward Rory Dunbar sent off, Carlow fought back to grab a 1-11 to 2-8 draw with Wicklow in today's opening game of the 2006 Christy Ring Cup.

Eoin Garvey's Barrowsiders, beaten semi-finalists in last year's competition, were on a revenge mission in Arklow as the hosts beat them in the League 11 weeks ago.