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Brace yourself for another twist in modern hurling’s soap opera

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Brace yourself for another twist in modern hurling’s soap opera

The decade’s hurling sails off same as the decade’s hurling sailed in, Kilkenny and Tipperary about a broadside.

Kilkenny SHC: Dicksboro’s reign over as TJ Reid masterclass seals it for Ballyhale

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Kilkenny SHC: Dicksboro’s reign over as TJ Reid masterclass seals it for Ballyhale

Waterford claim first SHC win over Kilkenny since 1959

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Waterford claim first SHC win over Kilkenny since 1959

Unfamiliar territory as Brian Cody doesn’t know his best team

Five reasons why high-flying Tipperary are becoming the new Kilkenny

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Five reasons why high-flying Tipperary are becoming the new Kilkenny

Paul Murphy keen to atone for Kilkenny’s ‘waste of a year’

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Paul Murphy keen to atone for Kilkenny’s ‘waste of a year’

Time for quarter-finalists to heed Corinthians and show championship ambition

Time for quarter-finalists to heed Corinthians and show championship ambition

When St Paul wasn’t writing letters or travelling to Damascus or being struck temporarily blind or undergoing conversions or generally being a misogynistic old sod, he occasionally dispensed a nugget of good advice.

Sun, 24 Jul, 2016

Six lessons to take from the League semis in Thurles

Six lessons to take from the League semis in Thurles

Cats’ talent pool lacks strength and depth, and five more things we learned...

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Brian Cody makes five changes for Clare clash

Brian Cody makes five changes for Clare clash

Jackie Tyrrell, TJ Reid, and Richie Hogan come into the Kilkenny team among five changes for tomorrow’s Allianz HL Division 1 semi-final with Clare in Semple Stadium (throw-in 4pm).

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Brian Cody has no case to answer, your honour!

Brian Cody has no case to answer, your honour!

Fifteen days ago, Ger Loughnane gave an all-encompassing interview to the GAA’s official website. It was April Fool’s Day but there was nothing amiss, at least not in the typical forthrightness of Clare’s two-time All-Ireland winning manager.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Ger Loughnane’s criticism of Kilkenny ‘crazy’, declares Colin Fennelly

Ger Loughnane’s criticism of Kilkenny ‘crazy’, declares Colin Fennelly

Kilkenny attacker Colin Fennelly has hit back at Ger Loughnane’s controversial comments about the Cats, labeling them ‘absolutely crazy’ and insisting ‘what he said means nothing’.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

Kilkenny v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Quarter-Final

Kilkenny tear Offaly to shreds

Kilkenny 6-20 Offaly 0-14: Ger Loughnane probably hasn’t changed his mind just yet, but Kilkenny’s players at least left the Clare legend with a little something to think about at Nowlan Park.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Michael Fennelly set for first start of 2016 as Kilkenny ring changes for clash with Offaly

Michael Fennelly set for first start of 2016 as Kilkenny ring changes for clash with Offaly

Michael Fennelly makes his first start of the year as one of a raft of changes to the Kilkenny side for tomorrow’s Allianz Hurling League Division 1 quarter-final clash with Offaly at Nowlan Park (3.45pm).

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016

Mid-term League report: Here's how the sides are faring

Mid-term League report: Here's how the sides are faring

Kerry still looking up, and all the other big storylines...

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Jackie Tyrrell makes return for Cats

Jackie Tyrrell makes return for Cats

Jackie Tyrrell makes his first since last year’s Leinster final as one of five changes to the Kilkenny side for tomorrow’s Allianz HL Division 1A clash with Galway at Nowlan Park tomorrow (2pm).

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Cats ruling the skies on battlefront

Cats ruling the skies on battlefront

Heedless/headless hurling

Tue, 23 Feb, 2016

Kilkenny ingrained in a culture of success

Kilkenny ingrained in a culture of success

For years now, we’ve all been saying the same thing, probably more hoping as a wider hurling community, that the Kilkenny machine has to start grinding to a halt at some stage. We’ve been watching like hawks for signals; the retirement of so many big names, the lack of underage success, a suspect strength in depth, and the dearth of real quality forwards coming through.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Kevin Kelly goals on the double to destroy Tipperary hopes

Kevin Kelly goals on the double to destroy Tipperary hopes

Kilkenny 2-17 Tipperary 0-18: LIKE a child proud of the time and effort put into making a sandcastle, Tipperary stood tall after 67 minutes only for Kilkenny to kick it down.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Kilkenny rework losing side ahead of Tipperary battle

Kilkenny rework losing side ahead of Tipperary battle

Brian Cody has made four changes to the Kilkenny side for today’s Allianz Hurling League Division 1A clash with Tipperary in Nowlan Park (throw-in 2pm).

Sun, 21 Feb, 2016

PREDICTIONS: Who will come out on top in Division 1A?

PREDICTIONS: Who will come out on top in Division 1A?

John Fogarty sees Kilkenny and Tipperary renewing rivalries at the head of a competitive Division 1A

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

Richie Hogan points way as classy Kilkenny outgun Limerick

Kilkenny 3-25 Limerick 0-16 (SH challenge): Kilkenny warmed up for the Leinster championship with an impressive win over Limerick in this inter-county challenge in Inistioge.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Kingpins Kieran’s well tested before wrapping up 51st title

Defending All-Ireland champions, St Kieran’s College wrapped-up a hat-trick of victories in the Leinster Colleges SAHC and collected their 51st title when beating city rival Kilkenny CBS in a thrilling final.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2012