Shane Kingston: Extra-time gave me extra opportunity to express myself

Séamus Harnedy’s hamstring injury could open a door for Kingston after his impressive display against Limerick in extra time of the Munster final.

Pictured at the announcement eir Hurling ambassador Shane Kingston of Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

It’s bordering on trite to ask what it means to Shane Kingston to be a super-sub.

But seeing as he revived the role in the Munster final, it’s difficult to avoid. Like the 2021 All-Ireland semi-final win over Kilkenny, when he scored seven points, extra-time against Limerick in TUS Gaelic Grounds afforded him the chance to open his shoulders and deliver.