Gardiner returns to bolster Cork defence

Former Hurler of the Year John Gardiner has been named in the Cork starting line-up for Sunday's mouth-watering NHL Division 1A clash with Waterford (Walsh Park, throw-in 2.30pm).

The Na Piarsaigh defender missed the Rebels' round-one win over Offaly due to illness, but returns this weekend in a half-back line that also includes Ronan Curran and Cian O'Connor.