Fenians clubman PJ Ryan will make a rare championship start for Kilkenny when the All-Ireland champions take on Offaly in tomorrow's Leinster SHC semi-final (Portlaoise, throw-in 4pm).

JJ Delaney will make his first competitive appearance for Kilkenny since last August when the Cats take on Dublin in the National Hurling League tomorrow (Parnell Park, throw-in 2.30pm).

Eddie Brennan bagged two goals and a point as Kilkenny got the better of Offaly, winning 2-13 to 0-15, to qualify for the 2007 Walsh Cup final today.

Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy has named an unchanged side for Sunday's ESB All-Ireland minor hurling championship final against Galway (Croke Park, throw-in 2pm).

Westmeath 1-09 Kilkenny 1-23

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody has been forced to make three changes to his side for tomorrow evening's Leinster SHC semi-final against Westmeath at Cusack Park (throw-in 7.00pm).

Noel Hickey and Henry Shefflin have both been included in the Kilkenny team for tomorrow's (Sunday's) NHL Division One semi-final clash with Tipperary (Semple Stadium, throw-in 3.15pm).

Kilkenny 2-13 Wexford 0-15

Waterford are still without stalwarts Ken McGrath, Tony Browne and Paul Flynn for today's National Hurling League Division 1A visit of Dublin to Walsh Park.

Veteran Kilkenny star DJ Carey is named at centre-back on the Kilkenny hurling side for Sunday's National Hurling League game against Laois.

Waterford boss Justin McCarthy has to plan without the services of star trio Ken McGrath, Paul Flynn and Tony Browne for today's NHL Division 1A encounter with Laois at O'Moore Park.

Henry Shefflin returns to the Kilkenny team for Sunday's National Hurling League Division 1A clash with Galway at Nowlan Park.

Waterford 0-17 Kilkenny 2-16

Tipperary 1-6 Kilkenny 3-21

THERE may be no three-in-a-row in the offing, nor is there any baggage from last year, but just as with the senior decider, Kilkenny and Tipperary hold the same number of titles ahead of today’s Erin All-Ireland U21 hurling final.

Galway 0-15 Galway 0-20

Youngster Willie O'Dwyer will make his senior debut for Kilkenny on Sunday alongside Hurler of the Year Henry Shefflin in the half-forward line.