Seven points from Player of the Match Denise Gaule saw Kilkenny overcome Waterford by 15 points to 8 at Walsh Park in the first round of the All Ireland camogie championship.
Deise All Star Beth Carton scored five points with Lorraine Bray, Annie Fitzgerald and Kate Lynch also on target.
Fergal O’Brien’s side face a must-win game at home to Limerick next Sunday
Speaking to Tomás McCarthy at full time defender Lorraine Bray was disappointed with their second half display while Selector Dan Shanahan said that it was a game of two halves.