Five-goal Kilkenny come to life post-interval to end Wexford threat

It had been a chastening week for Kilkenny having lost by an aggregate 33 points to Galway over league and championship games. 

TOP OF THEIR LIST: Young supporters surround Kilkenny legend TJ Reid for autographs after the Cats' vital Leinster SHC group game win against Wexford at UPMC Nowlan Park. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Leinster SHC: Kilkenny 5-21 Wexford 1-16

Crisis averted. For now. Kilkenny rolled up their sleeves, tightened their jaws and put points on the board.