Laois and Dublin bid for Leinster crown

Dublin and Laois - the two sides that have shown the most promise, albeit lacking a dollop of consistency, in Leinster this summer - go head-to-head in a mouth-watering provincial decider today at Croke Park (throw-in 3.45pm).

In a repeat of the 2003 Leinster SFC final, Paul Caffrey's Dubs, the conquerors of old foes Meath and new models Wexford, take on Laois, managed by wily Kerry legend Mick O'Dwyer and firing since their semi-final annihilation of Kildare.