Waghorn brace saves Black Cats’ blushes

AT the home of Munster rugby last night, Sunderland’s Premier League class proved the difference against a local XI — but Limerick city picked up a bonus point on a good night for the city.

Steve Bruce brought his side to Shannonside after an invitation to take part in a fundraiser for the Shane Geoghegan Trust — a group working in reaction to the murder of a young rugby player from the area who in 2008. And Bruce will be satisfied with the Black Cats’ positive start to the year after a sluggish opening period.

Trailing to a John Tierney goal at half-time, the former Manchester United man rang the changes at the break and was rewarded with two goals from young striker Martyn Waghorn to clinch the win.