Hurling round-up: Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher finalists confirmed

Derry and Kildare will contest this season's Christy Ring Cup final after both picked up wins in the closing round of the group stage.

The Oakleaf County recorded a comfortable 4-30 to 0-19 win over Sligo at Markievicz Park, but knew a London win would see things come down to score difference between the top three.

However, Kildare were 2-20 to 3-14 winners in Ruislip against London.

The Lilywhites held early sway at McGovern Park before the in-form Jack Goulding put London 1-06 to 0-08 ahead after 21 minutes, but with Jack Sheridan prominent from frees and play, Kildare regained the lead and were 0-13 to 1-08 ahead at the break.

James Dolan goaled for the visitors early in the second half and their next score was another green flag, David Qualter on target, as they stretched their advantage to nine points.

Kevin Reid gave London a lifeline with a goal midway through the half, his side now trailing 2-16 to 2-10, and they were given further hope when Sheridan was red-carded heading into the final 10 minutes.

Kildare were able to hold out though despite Goulding adding his second goal late into additional time.

Derry were never in danger against Sligo as they led 1-16 to 0-08 at the break, midfielder Callum O’Kane with the goal and Cormac O’Doherty and Meehaul McGrath scoring well.

Sligo lost Eoghan Rua McGowan to a red card in the second half and Derry took advantage with further goals from Sean Quinn, Ruairi Ó Mianáin and John Mullan.

Tyrone picked up their second win of the campaign with a 1-25 to 2-16 over Wicklow.

The Red Hands had been in control but Seanie Germaine goaled from a free to reduce the deficit to six points before Sean Duffin’s penalty put the hosts back in control.

David Maloney scored a second Wicklow goal in