Tipp give Gleeson nod for final

Goalkeeper Darren Gleeson is the most notable inclusion in the Tipperary side for Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League Division 1 final against Kilkenny in Nowlan Park (throw-in 3.30pm).

During the league campaign, the Portroe clubman had shared the role with Brendan Cummins.

Gleeson is one of five changes to the Tipp side. Paul Curran comes in for the injured Paddy Stapleton in the full-back line while Kieran Bergin replaces Donagh Maher in the half-back line for his senior debut, having already represented the county footballers. Conor O’Mahony moves to full-back from centre-back, a direct swap with Pádraic Maher.