Mark Rodgers double leads Clare to comfortable win over Westmeath

Two stunning first-half strikes by Mark Rodgers gave Westmeath a rude awakening to Division 1 hurling as the hugely talented inside forward provided the ideal platform for Clare 

LETTING FLY: Mark Rodgers of Clare shoots past Westmeath goalkeeper Noel Conaty to score a goal during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A match at Cusack Park in Ennis, Clare. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

National Hurling League 

Clare 4-27 Westmeath 0-14