Wexford survive scare to pip Down at the death

Late points from Conor Hearne and Simon Roche spared Wexford hurlers as they staved off a determined second-half revival from Down in Sunday's Allianz Hurling League second round Division 1B clash at a sunny but icy McKenna Park, Ballycran. Wexford looked destined for a comfortable visit north when leading by 0-20 to 0-12 at the break after dominating the closing twenty minutes of the first-half. But memories of the 2023 championship humbling by Westmeath – when Wexford squandered a 17 point advantage – began to flash through Model County minds as Down battled back to parity after 66 minutes (0-25 apiece). The visitors ultimately pulled...