Athenry 0-14 James Stephens 0-19

Athenry, seasoned campaigners in the All-Ireland club competition, take on Kilkenny county champions James Stephens in the All-Ireland club hurling final today at Croke Park.

James Stephens have named an unchanged side from that which defeated O’Donovan Rossa (Antrim) in the semi-final for Thursday's AIB All-Ireland club hurling final against Athenry at Croke Park.

Young Irelands 1-18 Tullaroan 1-9

Kilkenny boss Brian Cody has dropped skipper Charlie Carter from his lineup for Sunday's NHL clash with Tipperary at Nowlan Park.

Kilkenny 0-20

Kilkenny's Charlie Carter has finally been named for the Cats to start in a competitive game after a year in the wilderness.

Leinster have announced their Railway Cup hurling team to play Connacht in the semi-final on Saturday at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny.

NEW Limerick hurling manager Dave Keane faces the prospect of just one home Allianz League game in 2003, against Derry.

The worst kept secret in hurling was tonight confirmed. DJ Carey is back in the Kilkenny starting 15 for their semi-final tie with Tipperary on Sunday.

Kilkenny have dropped their captain for Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling