Coaches content as charges stay on track for play-offs

Limerick 1-11 Kilkenny 0-14

More significantly for both managers, however, was that two emerging sides continued their progress.

Kilkenny boss Brian Cody said: “It’s no secret we’re in transition, but we have good players coming through. We have a big panel and we’re looking at everyone, including fellas who’ve been there for years. What you’re looking at most though is the attitude of the players, and it’s still top class.”