John Conlon

Limerick lower Clare in Munster final again

*Mark Rodgers reacts to a missed opportunity. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill There was no stopping Limerick’s historic drive for an unprecedented six-in-a-row of Munster Senior hurling crowns as Clare were made to suffer their third final defeat on the trot in FBD Sem-ple Stadium in Thurles.

Player ratings: Clare vs Waterford

*Patrick Crotty breaks through. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CURRENTLY sitting at top of the table in Division 1A of the Allianz National Hurling League, Clare’s hurlers will be content with their showings to date.