Shane Kingston to miss championship opener due to injury

OUT DUE TO INJURY: Cork hurler, and eir ambassador, Shane Kingston pictured at the launch of the eir GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship in Croke Park Stadium ahead of the 2024 season kick off. PIC: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Shane Kingston is out of Cork’s Munster senior hurling championship opener against Waterford with a hamstring injury.

The Douglas man suffered a tear in training and has been ruled out of the game in Walsh Park. He faces a race to be fit for the following weekend’s game against Clare in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.