Mick Hassett and Oliver McGrath gave Wexford a merited 2–15 to 0–11 victory. It was Rackard's third All-Ireland medal. After surrendering their titles the following year, Wexford were back in 1962 with Rackard as captain. Another narrow 3–9 to 2–10 defeat of Kilkenny gave him a sixth Leinster medal. The All-Ireland final was a repeat of 1960 with Tipp, the reigning champions, lining out in opposition. Wexford got off to a disastrous start when Tom Moloughney and Seán McLoughlin scored goals for Tipp inside the first minute. Wexford fought back, however, Rackard's side were bested on a 3–10 to 2–11 score line. Wexford faced early championship exits over the next two years and Rackard called time on his inter-county career in 1964. Inter-provincial Rackard also had the honour of being selected for Leinster in the inter-provincial series of games and enjoyed some success. In 1954 he was on the extended panel as Leinster reached the final against Munster. He was introduced as a substitute and collected a Railway Cup medal following a low-scoring 0–9 to 0–5 victory. Two years later he was on the starting fifteen as Leinster faced Munster once again. A 5–11 to 1–7 trouncing of their fierce rivals gave Rackard a second Railway Cup medal. After five years of Munster dominance, Leinster fought back in 1962. A narrow 1–11 to 1–9 defeat of the six-in-a-row hopefuls gave Rackard a third Railway Cup medal. Two years later Rackard added a fourth and final Railway Cup medal to his collection as Munster were bested once again in the decider. Post-playing career Rackard sought election to Dáil Éireann but did not win. Honours Team Rathnure Wexford Senior Club Hurling Championship (5): 1948, 1950, 1955, 1961, 1967 Wexford All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (3): 1955, 1956, 1960 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (6): 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1962 National Hurling League (2): 1955–56, 1957–58 Leinster Railway Cup (4): 1954, 1956, 1962, 1964 References 1930 births 2009 deaths Dual players Irish sportsperson-politicians William Rathnure hurlers Wexford inter-county hurlers Wexford inter-county Gaelic footballers Leinster inter-provincial hurlers All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners