Limerick v Kilkenny: Roads to the All-Ireland final

Kilkenny won the second of their famous four All-Ireland titles in a row in 2007 under Brian Cody when they beat Limerick in the final.

The tables have turned, John Kiely's side are looking to make their own bit of history when the two sides meet in Sunday’s final, with Limerick going for their third All-Ireland hurling title in a row.

Here is how both teams made it to the biggest game in hurling.

Limerick

Limerick won just their first and final league game of the season against Offaly in what was a disappointing start to the year.

But like all great teams, league success is irrelevant, they will be judged on how many All-Irelands they win.

17 April – MSHC round one – Cork 1-17 Limerick 2-25

Limerick got their Munster and All-Ireland’s defence off to the worst possible start, as Shane Kingston rattled the net in Páirc Uí Chaoimh with less than 20 seconds on the clock.

Despite being five points down in the opening six minutes, Limerick led by four at the break thanks to goals from Kyle Hayes, after one of his trademark runs and the other from Gillane.

Cork got back on level terms shortly after the break but Limerick dominated the second-half to cruise to victory by 11 points.

Kiely said after the game Limerick were 'disappointed’ with their performance but the Treaty men got their Munster campaign up and running with a win.

It's a dream start for Cork as they hit the net just second into their clash with Limerick, thanks to Shane Kingston. Highlights on #sundaygame at 9.30pm, the match is live now on @rte2 and @rteplayer pic.twitter.com/r4QVMSXUqD

23 April – MSHC round two – Limerick 0-30 Waterford 2-21

In a repeat of the 2020 final, Waterford travelled to the Gaelic Grounds full of confidence.

It was Limerick however that prevailed,