Kilkenny and Wexford to get Leinster semi byes

The Leinster Council are expected to hand semi-final byes to Kilkenny and Wexford for their senior hurling championship later this year. Prior to the introduction of the provincial round-robin stages in 2018, only the reigning Leinster winners were granted a bye into the semi-final. However, the council are looking at making the offer to last year’s finalists - Wexford beat the Cats by three poin

Wexford’s Shaun Murphy and Conor Fogarty of Kilkenny (©INPHO/Gary Carr)

The Leinster Council are expected to hand semi-final byes to Kilkenny and Wexford for their senior hurling championship later this year.