Cork take rip-roaring win over Waterford in flying start to Ben O’Conner era

NHL Division 1A: Cork 3-25 Waterford 1-17 Cork’s Ben O’Connor era began in earnest with a free-flowing 14-point demolition of Waterford in front of 20,464 supporters at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The Rebels may have been with the retired Patrick Horgan or Hurler of the Year nominee Brian Hayes, but a retooled full-forward line still took the Déise for 3-10. Debutant William Buckley notched 1-4, which was matched by the repositioned Declan Dalton, among 10 different scorers. Having excused them from Munster Hurling League duty, O’Connor called upon 10 of last year’s All-Ireland final team to start his first competitive game as manager. In addition to Buckley, Alan Walsh and Hugh O’Connor earned debuts...