Hurling round-up: Limerick edge Cork, Waterford overcome Galway
Last Updated: 23/02/20 5:19pm
A round-up of Sunday's National Hurling League action, as Limerick, Waterford and Tipperary picked up wins.
Division 1
Limerick battled to a 0-29 to 2-21 win over Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. After holding a six-point lead at the break, the Treaty had to weather a fightback from the Rebels who scored goals through Shane Kingston and Aidan Walsh.
However, John Kiely's side found another gear down the home straight to secure the two-point victory.
Elsewhere, Waterford continued their promising start under Liam Cahill as they beat Galway 0-17 to 0-16 at Walsh Park. The Déise snatched victory at the death with a late point from Peter Hogan.
Tipperary ran out comfortable victors over Westmeath at Semple Stadium, storming to a 3-27 to 0-16 win.
In Group B, two goals from Shane O'Donnell rescued a point for Clare, who continue their unbeaten start under Brian Lohan. Kilkenny led for large parts of the clash, but couldn't see it out as the Banner battled to a 1-19 to 3-19 draw.
Meanwhile, Laois overcame Carlow, 0-15 to 0-14 on Saturday night to condemn the Barrowsiders to the relegation play-off. Elsewhere, Wexford staged a late comeback to deny Dublin at Croke Park.
Division 1, Group A table
| Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limerick | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| Waterford | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Cork | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Tipperary | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 2 |
| Galway | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Westmeath | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -50 | 0 |
Division 1, Group B table
| Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 7 |
| Wexford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 |
| Kilkenny | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 5 |
| Dublin | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Laois | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -25 | 2 |
| Carlow | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -49 | 0 |
Division 2A
Antrim recorded a comprehensive 5-27 to 1-15 victory at home to Meath. Offaly were similarly too strong for Mayo, winning 5-29 to 1-13.
This followed Kerry's win Wicklow on Saturday.
Division 2A table
| Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 8 |
| Antrim | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 6 |
| Offaly | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 4 |
| Meath | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -27 | 2 |
| Wicklow | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -18 | 2 |
| Mayo | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -72 | 0 |
Division 2B
Kildare and Down picked up dominant wins over Roscommon and London respectively. The Lilywhites won 5-21 to 2-12, while the Mourne men return from the English capital with a 2-25 to 0-17 triumph under their belts.
In Division 3, Donegal beat Monaghan 1-15 to 1-5, Armagh edged Louth 1-19 to 1-18, and Tyrone picked up a 0-23 to 1-15 win over Longford.
Meanwhile, Sligo overcame Leitrim, 2-17 to 1-15.
