Brian Murphy rejoins Cork hurling squad

Cork hurling has received the perfect boost at the perfect time with the news that defender Brian Murphy has rejoined the panel ahead of their Munster semi-final against Waterford on June 7th.

The two-time All-Ireland medallist announced his retirement last year. But having shown excellent form with his club, Bride Rovers, he was asked back by manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy and the player duly agreed to return.

Having lost Christopher Joyce and then Lorcán McLoughlin to injury, Cork were short of defensive experience – and Barry-Murphy has expressed his appreciation at Murphy's decision to return.