Bench players crucial for Clare

Niall Gilligan believes Clare's dreams of winning their first All-Ireland SHC title since 1997 will not just rest with their 15 starting players - their bench will play a key role too.

The Banner men are on a a four-game unbeaten run since losing to Cork in the Munster championship in May and head into Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny brimming with confidence.