Cody: ‘There is great rivalry there... we love to beat Tipperary’

Kilkenny boss Brian Cody paid tribute to Tipperary, his side’s All-Ireland final opponents last night, describing the “sheer determination and ambition” they showed in their semi-final win over Wexford as “top drawer”.

Tipperary had John McGrath sent off in the second half of that game and were five points down soon afterwards, but still rallied to beat Wexford in a terrific game.