Cats in front at break

LEINSTER SHC SEMI-FINAL:

HT: Kilkenny 0-11 Wexford 0-10, Croke Park, 4.00pm

Scorers: Kilkenny: H Shefflin 0-04, T Walsh 0-02, P Tennyson, M Comerford, E Brennan, J Coogan, S Dowling 0-01 each

Wexford: B Lambert 0-04, M Jordan 0-03, R Jacob, P Carley, E Quigley 0-01 each

Reigning All-Ireland champions Kilkenny hold a 0-11 to 0-10 lead over Wexford at half time in the Leinster SHC semi final at Croke Park.

Martin Comerford hit the point that separates them in injury time. The Model county's Barry Lambert has kept them in the hunt with four point, including two placed balls.

The Cats' most prominent inside forward has been Henry Shefflin (0-04), with youngster Tommy Walsh also lively, with two points.

Referee: B Kelly (Westmeath)