We sent Michael Moynihan to Kilkenny last week to speak to Brian Cody. This is what he brought back in tablets of stone.

The likely successor to Declan Ryan as Tipperary senior hurling manager has yet to emerge, with a number of high profile targets dropping out of the race.

CLARE’S stunning performance against All-Ireland SHC champions Kilkenny was not alone a huge boost for Banner hurling but especially for manager Anthony Daly according to his predecessor Cyril Lyons.