Kilkenny defensive pair sidelined

Defending champions Kilkenny closed out their first win of this year's Allianz Hurling League yesterday in efficient fashion against Waterford, but hamstring injuries to corner backs Jackie Tyrrell and Paul Murphy tempered the celebrations.

Murphy, who was replaced by Willie Phelan in the 45th minute, is the worst of the two with manager Brian Cody admitting that the Danesfort clubman's injury 'doesn't look great'. He could be out for up to five weeks.