Kilkenny SHC: Browne goal the difference as James Stephens battle past Dicksboro to secure final berth

Conor Browne's 50th minute goal was essentially the difference between the sides in an end to end tussle that could have gone either way.

VITAL GOAL: Conor Browne of James Stephen's. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

James Stephens 2-18 Dicksboro 1-18 

James Stephens are into their first St Canices Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship final since 2019 after they ran out three point winners over fellow city side Dicksboro in a thrilling semi-final clash this afternoon.