Hurling round-up: Kildare dominant against Derry

Christy Ring Cup favourites Kildare demonstrated their credentials with a handsome 13-point victory in the top-of-the-table clash against Derry in Newbridge this afternoon.

The Ulster side were highly competitive in the opening half, trailing by a solitary point (0-08 to 0-07) at the break but David Herity's team opened up their shoulders in the second period, kicking for home in a dominant display.

Cathal McCabe's goal early in the second half opened up a six-point gap and it was plain sailing for the hosts after that, Gerry Keegan slotting five points from play in a fine display. 1-24 to 0-12 was the score in the finish.

Earlier on in Markievicz Park, Sligo notched their first of the 2022 campaign with a 4-24 to 1-14 win over Wicklow.

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The game was done and dusted by half-time, Sligo leading by 16 points (2-14 to 0-05) in the match-up between the Christy Ring's two bottom sides.

Andy Kilcullen struck 2-07 for the victors, with Conor Hanniffy chipping in with 0-08, while Joe McHugh also found the net. Seanie Germaine's goal for Wicklow a mere consolation strike.

In the final game, Mayo withstood a fightback in Ruislip against London to secure their second successive win.

Having dispatched Wicklow last time out, Mayo appeared to be cruising in west London, leading 1-16 to 0-06 at the break.

However, the second half was a more torrid affair for the visitors, the Exiles lashing home two goals, but Mayo survived the onslaught to see it home, winning by six in the end, 1-22 to 2-13.

Tyrone moved clear at the top of the Nicky Rackard standings following their third successive win.

The Red Hands and Armagh were all square at half-time (0-10 to 1-07), Shea Harvey getting the goal, but Tiarnan Murphy bagged a