Nicky English’s guide to the Kilkenny team

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

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

Wexford bury Kilkenny with wind at their backs

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

Colin Fennelly lays down his arms as final lap approaches

Ballyhale marksman is keen to get another couple of years in the Kilkenny jersey

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

Limerick march on history in breathless finale

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

Nicky English: Galway have to show that there are no chinks left

Champions can plant another flag while Clare’s transformation can see them claim Munster

Jackie Tyrrell: What did top teams take from round-robin?

The six main contenders for the All-Ireland all have something they need to put right

Cats get the cream as Wexford run out of steam

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

Kilkenny’s exuberance ruthlessly exposes Twilight Zone Tipp

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

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

Richie Leahy ensures Kilkenny just shade rip-roaring encounter

The sun shone down on 10,587 spectators in Nowlan Park as Tipperary came to town

Brian Cody confident Kilkenny will move through the gears

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

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

Magnificent Wexford blow the summer wide open

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

Four-goal Kilkenny break Dublin hearts in under-21 hurling

Dublin’s inaccuracy ultimately hurt them against young ruthless cats

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