The Irish Times

Michael Carey among three changes in Kilkenny line-up for Cork clash

Alan Murphy and Conor Fogarty also in for the Cats with Shane Barrett in for Cork

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 21:27

Eoin Cody and James Bergin impress as Kilkenny beat Laois

‘It wasn’t a terrific display but we’re heading the table so we’re happy enough’

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 17:37

Waterford’s frenzied waves of attacks too much for Kilkenny

Liam Cahill’s team into the All-Ireland final after rare championship win over Kilkenny

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 21:46

Kilkenny are top cats in Queens as they win New York Hurling Classic

Alan Murphy’s 24-point haul proves the difference between the sides in 11-a-side event

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 22:50

Champions Tipperary have 11 names on All-Star shortlist

Beaten finalists Kilkenny are next best represented with nine players nominated for an award

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 07:00

Tipperary punish 14-man Kilkenny with devastating second-half showing

Sending off of Richie Hogan proves key as Liam Sheedy’s side pile on the scores

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 18:10

Nicky English: Tipperary’s experience the key in a hard-call decider

The two great rivals look to be reaching their peaks at just the right time ahead of final

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 10:04

John Leahy: ‘I never felt as free in life as I did on a hurling field’

Tipperary great on hurling, Tipp, Kilkenny and the life lessons learned along the way

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 07:00

Unexpected but familiar pairing gives Tipp final opportunity

Rejuvenated Kilkenny present the usual challenge in a contest set to go the distance

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 06:00

Tipp v Kilkenny: Cillian Buckley returns for the Cats

Brian Cody makes one change while Liam Sheedy retains starting XV for Croke Park

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 22:31

Nicky English’s guide to the Kilkenny team

All-Ireland hurling final countdown: player-by-player analysis of the Cats' XV

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 21:15

Kilkenny collective overpowers Cork despite Horgan's best efforts

After trailing at half time the Cats blitzed their opponents in the second half

Sun Jul 14 2019 - 19:22

Focus, perseverance and economy get Wexford to the Promised Land

Mark Fanning’s late penalty crucial in a first Leinster title win in 15 years for Wexford

Sun Jun 30 2019 - 20:40

Davy Fitzgerald: ‘If anyone thinks Leinster has been off, they’re off their rocker’

Wexford manager buzzing for renewal of wild rivalry with Kilkenny in Leinster final

Sun Jun 16 2019 - 14:31

Counties must absorb the lessons of 2018 to prosper

Teams who’d to play their four matches back to back had a desperate record

Sat May 11 2019 - 07:00

Wexford bury Kilkenny with wind at their backs

It means they have turned over big leads now against both Kilkenny and Tipperary

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 18:35

Stellar cast to turn out for Amanda Stapleton benefit match

Past and current players from Tipperary and Kilkenny have committed to the match in Borrisoleigh

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 17:38

Nicky English: Galway without doubt the team to beat again

Manner of the victory over Kilkenny clearly reasserted Tribesmen’s credentials

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 06:00

Galway exorcise the Kilkenny ghost and retain Leinster title

Having seen a 12-point lead whittled away the champions proved their mettle in replay

Sun Jul 08 2018 - 20:52

Jackie Tyrrell: Kilkenny-Galway to show beautiful art of defending

The always analytical Brian Cody will devise a new plan to beat Galway in the replay

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 07:00

Eoin Murphy so much more than just a safe pair of hands

‘He’s the best in the game now and when he’s finished, he’ll be one of the best ever’

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 11:45

Cats get the cream as Wexford run out of steam

Wexford let nine-point lead slip as Kilkenny reach Leinster final

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 21:52

Jackie Tyrrell: Kilkenny will be desperate to take Galway down a peg or two

The attitude in Kilkenny’s camp will be, ‘They have our All-Ireland’

Fri May 25 2018 - 06:30

Kilkenny’s exuberance ruthlessly exposes Twilight Zone Tipp

Defeat in Nowlan Park means Tipperary have now lost their last five league finals

Sun Apr 08 2018 - 18:29

Jackie Tyrrell: Kilkenny’s evolving tactics a potent future template

The league has already been a success for Cody’s side fans will demand win over Tipp

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 06:00

Player shortage is Kilkenny's problem, not Brian Cody

In Nowlan Park on Sunday, Cody's side once again looked desperately ordinary

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 07:37

Nicky English: Wexford beat Kilkenny – and the past

Fans at Wexford were put through the wringer as Kilkenny mounted a late charge

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 06:30

Magnificent Wexford blow the summer wide open

Kilkenny decidedly second best at Wexford Park as Slaneysiders secure famous win

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 21:07

Second half onslaught sees Tipperary reach the promised land

Brian Cody’s Kilkenny finally dethroned as Michael Ryan’s Tipp run riot at Croke Park

Sun Sept 04 2016 - 17:36

Nicky English: Kilkenny and Tipperary poised to make final

Cats’ goalscoring threat gives them edge while improving Tipp can end Galway hopes

Sat Aug 13 2016 - 07:00

Kilkenny name unchanged team for semi-final replay

Brian Cody keeps faith with the same starting XV that were held to draw by Waterford

Thu Aug 11 2016 - 21:30

Seán Moran: Kilkenny’s iron mentality evident in endgame

Brian Cody’s side never accept outcome of a bad day has inevitably to be defeat

Wed Aug 10 2016 - 05:00

Nicky English analysis: Waterford throw off the shackles

Plucky performances in the hurling match of the season

Mon Aug 08 2016 - 08:04

Kilkenny empire fights back in epic All-Ireland semi-final

Waterford reach heights but get reined in by the brutal reality that is Brian Cody’s team

Mon Aug 08 2016 - 06:45