Buckley says Cats adjusting to possession game

Kilkenny captain Cillian Buckley has admitted his team are getting to grips with their new style of play which places more emphasis on ball retention.

The Cats looked to be in a difficult place when they opened their Allianz League Division 1A campaign with defeats to Cork and Clare following a difficult 2017 season, their worst under Brian Cody.

But five wins on the trot has subsequently propelled them through to Sunday’s league final and half-back Buckley said he is enjoying their altered style of play.