Boran and Kildare dreaming of staying afloat in Leinster

In 2026, Kildare captain Rian Boran lock horns with Leinster's best players for real

BREAKTHROUGH BOYS: Tipperary manager Liam Cahill and Kildare captain Rian Boran at  the Hurling For Cancer Research 2025 Charity Game In Aid Of The Irish Cancer Society at Netwatch Cullen Park. Pic: James Crombie, Inpho

Monday evening in Carlow and Rian Boran finds himself on the same pitch facing the combined talents of TJ Reid, Chris Crummey and Lee Chin.

It's all fun as the Kildare captain is taking part in the Hurling for Cancer Research charity game but in 2026 he'll lock horns with Leinster's best players for real.