Shane Kingston loss ‘massive blow’ to Rebels

Cork minor hurling manager Denis Ring has described Shane Kingston’s season-ending injury as a "massive blow" to their Munster and All-Ireland aspirations.

The talented dual player sustained a broken fibula and significant ligament damage in a challenge game against Clare on Wednesday evening, sidelining the Douglas clubman for the remainder of the summer.

Kingston hit 1-9 in Cork’s opening Munster championship bout last month and Ring says his charges now face an “uphill battle” to remain alive in the championship beyond their Munster semi-final date with Limerick on July 1 - Cork had 10-points to spare on the Treaty men in the first round.