Down claim Division 2B title as Derry suffer another final defeat

The Down team celebrate with the cup following the Allianz Hurling League Division 2B final at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

NHL Division 2B final: Down 2-16 Derry 0-17 

Goals in either half from Eoghan Sands and Pearse Óg McCrickard crushed Derry's promotion hopes as Down secured the Allianz Hurling League Division 2B title at the Armagh Athletic Grounds on Sunday.