The Irish Times

Richie Hogan returns as Kilkenny dominate 14-man Carlow

Carlow only scored 0-4 from play and lost Michael Malone to an early red card

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 20:15

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

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

Nicky English: Limerick and Galway produce big displays to answer the sceptics

Champions have found their groove while Galway emerged unscathed from Nowlan Park

Mon Jun 10 2019 - 07:00

Weekend Leinster and Munster hurling previews

Kilkenny’s 100% record will be tested by Galway at Nowlan Park on Sunday

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 06:00

TJ Reid leads Kilkenny’s first-half demolition of Carlow

Colm Bonnar’s side bounce back with much stronger second-half showing

Sun May 19 2019 - 18:40

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

Limerick march on history in breathless finale

County fight back from late goal to record first championship win over Kilkenny since 1973

Sun Jul 15 2018 - 19:05

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 now clearly the dominant force as Kilkenny are beaten twice

Micheál Donoghue’s side much too strong for old rivals in Leinster final replay at Thurles

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

Kilkenny and Galway to go again after first final draw in 25 years

Dramatic injury-time points force fitful champions to Thurles next Sunday for a replay

Sun Jul 01 2018 - 20:25

Jackie Tyrrell: Let’s hear it for the big man at the edge of the square

Dublin’s Liam Rushe played with a bulldozing authority against Kilkenny that was great to see

Fri May 18 2018 - 06:30

Jackie Tyrrell: Kilkenny face a massive test against Waterford

Semple Stadium clash will show which team is on the right track for the All-Ireland series

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 07:00

Brian Cody confident Kilkenny will move through the gears

Limerick fearless but wasteful and naive in encounter Cody calls ‘hell for leather’

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 05:30

Limerick stretch Kilkenny all the way in frantic qualifier

Brian Cody’s side were lucky that the visitors were so off target at Nowlan Park

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 21:01

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

Kilkenny finally vulnerable? Don’t say it out loud, but it could be true

Brian Cody’s next move will be fascinating with pack closing in on Cats

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 07:02

Brian Cody has no qualms about changing a winning team

Kilkenny manager reiterates faith in the collective ahead of All-Ireland hurling final

Wed Aug 24 2016 - 01:05

Divergent form lines lead firmly back to Kilkenny

Munster final collapse ensures too many doubts surround Waterford’s real worth

Fri Aug 05 2016 - 20:44

Kilkenny turn up the heat and burn Dublin away

Enthralling first half contest is ended by scoring blitz just after break

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 21:17

Walter Walsh abides by Brian Cody’s blueprint

Kilkenny forward eager to remain on upward curve after strong showing last season

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 01:01

Colin O’Riordan and Darragh Joyce set to impress AFL scouts

Both players are expected to excel in the ball handling tests, like Paddy Brophy last year

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 10:30

Nicky English: Kilkenny have weaknesses but they also have Reid and Hogan

Logic and hurling point to Kilkenny having too much in hand for Galway

Sun Sept 06 2015 - 08:30

Brian Cody confident Eoin Larkin will be fit for final

Kilkenny manager has ‘no concerns’ over the fitness of Larkin and Ger Aylward for Galway decider

Tue Aug 25 2015 - 20:05

Nicky English: Kilkenny’s amazing hunger a testament to Cody’s enduring influence

No matter how many All-Ireland medals they have won these players still want more

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 10:19

Kilkenny reach 14th All-Ireland final of Brian Cody era

Spirited Waterford display falls short as champions dismantle their defensive system

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 00:58

Nicky English: Reid and Hogan give Kilkenny net advantage

Waterford need to hurl with abandon and be a bit smarter in their use the ball

Sun Aug 09 2015 - 14:04

Kilkenny keep Galway at arm’s length to take 70th Leinster title

Brian Cody’s relentless drive brings 16th All-Ireland semi-final in 17 years

Mon Jul 06 2015 - 09:44

Nicky English: Kilkenny’s firepower still looks formidable

Brian Cody’s champions to survive the test posed by rejuvenated Galway

Sat Jul 04 2015 - 02:00

Ger Aylward catches eye of nation but surprises no one in Kilkenny

Riche Hogan says injuries held back a player whose talent was never in doubt

Thu Jul 02 2015 - 01:00

Nicky English: Impressive return to form for Kilkenny and Tipperary hurlers

The manner of their wins should leave rest of the hurling fraternity worried

Mon Jun 22 2015 - 14:13

Ger Aylward makes stunning debut as Kilkenny trounce Wexford

Glenmore player scores 3-5 from play on championship debut at Nowlan Park

Sun Jun 21 2015 - 22:53

Kilkenny have the form but Galway have the urgency

Allianz National Hurling League semi-final preview

Sat Apr 20 2013 - 06:00