Limerick v Galway preview: Tribesmen will need dramatic improvement to pull off shock in All-Ireland semi-final
On paper it seems a foregone conclusion.
Hurling Sport News
Going toe to toe with heavyweights Limerick a tall task for Tribesmen
The tale of the tape as Galway face up to Limerick this weekend reads like middleweight versus super heavyweight.
'We'd crawl to Dublin tomorrow to play the final' - Brian Cody on what semi-final success means to Kilkenny
Brian Cody gives as little away as possible but you get the sense he particularly enjoyed this one.
Brian Cody praises players' spirit as his 17th final awaits
Brian Cody paid tribute to the "application and honesty" of his players as they crushed Clare to present him with his 17th outing as Kilkenny manager in an All-Ireland final.
Ruthless Cats book final spot after easily dismissing Clare
Brian Cody will lead Kilkenny into a 17th All-Ireland final after his superb Kilkenny side trampled all over a fancied Banner outfit.
Kilkenny v Clare All-Ireland semi-final preview: Cats aim to slow Banner march
It's been a while. Sixteen years, in fact, since Clare and Kilkenny last faced each other in championship, a remarkable length of time given the shallow pool that is elite hurling.
Cody trust young Cats' claws sharp enough for Clare
Hurling is no country for old men. At 34, TJ Reid and Patrick Horgan are rarities at the top of the inter-county game. Their peers Brendan Maher, Joe Canning and Padraic Maher all recently called it a day by 32.
