KILKENNY 2-19 LIMERICK 1-15

Kilkenny 2-14 Tipperary 2-14

Kilkenny might have struggled this season after losing three key players, but the Cats' youth policy is coming to the fore according to midfielder Derek Lyng.

Former Clare manager Anthony Daly is backing Cork to claim an historic three-in-a-row of All-Ireland SHC titles at Croke Park this Sunday.