Kilkenny 1-21 Laois 1-10

KILKENNY will parade six of last year’s All-Ireland U21 hurling winning side when they face Laois in tonight’s Leinster championship opener in Nowlan Park at 7.30pm.

Dublin 0-12 Laois 0-9

HENRY SHEFFLIN returns to the Kilkenny side for his first appearance of the year in tomorrow’s NHL showdown against Tipperary. Shefflin comes in at centre-forward in place of Willie O’Dwyer, while Ballyhale Shamrocks clubmates TJ Reid and Michael Fennelly are also drafted into the team.

Cadbury's Leinster Under 21 Football Championship Semi-Final

LAOIS 2-11 ARMAGH 2-8

Tipperary 2-13 Clare 1-8