London through to Ring Cup final

After 180 minutes of action, London eventually booked their place in next weekend's Christy Ring Cup Final thanks to a 2-16 to 2-13 extra-time win over Down in Ruislip.

Last Saturday, the sides finished level at 1-21 apiece after extra-time with Michael Turley firing a late score for Down to set up today's semi-final replay.

London looked likely winners at half-time of normal time with a Martin Finn goal helping the Exiles to a 1-7 to 0-5 interval lead.

The hosts also had a missed penalty goal opportunity from Cork native Finn after a fine block by Sean Ennis.

Down had the assistance of a strong wind on the restart, but London remained on course for victory in normal time.

They were 1-10 to 1-6 ahead after 55 minutes despite Michael Ennis netting a goal for Down.

However, Down found their best form late on with Conor Woods again scoring a late goal. His 69th-minute penalty strike forced extra-time on a 2-9 to 1-12 scoreline.

London were first to impress in extra-time, with Luke Hand claiming a goal late in the first period to ensure a 2-14 to 2-12 interval lead.

Scores were at a premium on the restart, with London outscoring their opponents by two points to one in the closing 10 minutes.

London will now face Wicklow in next Saturday's final, which is part of a triple header of hurling deciders at Croke Park with the Lory Meagher and Nicky Rackard titles also up for grabs.