Ken McGrath breaks collarbone

Waterford centre-back Ken McGrath will miss the rest of the Allianz National Hurling League after he broke his collarbone in yesterday's defeat at the hands of Kilkenny.

McGrath came off the worst of a challenge with Kilkenny's Jimmy Coogan in the 64th minute and had to come off the pitch.

Up until then the All-Star had been having a good game at the heart of the Deise defence, and had picked up four points. In his absence, Waterford succumbed to a late surge by the Cats.

The injury should keep him out of action for at least 12 weeks, until the middle of May. Waterford's next four games will be against Laois, Dublin, Galway, and Clare.