Wexford escape the drop after epic battle with Kilkenny swings their way

This was hurling on speed. A head-spinning afternoon of pummelling entertainment and nerves.

SAFETY SECURED: Lee Chin of Wexford celebrates with supporters. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Wexford 4-23 Kilkenny 5-18 

Wexford secured their place in next year’s Leinster Senior Hurling Championship with a two-point defeat of rivals and neighbours Kilkenny on Sunday afternoon. That’s the simple version. The full story was far more dramatic.