Richie Reid faces up to Kilkenny 'failure' over the last few seasons

The experienced defender is still waiting for a first All-Ireland medal as a starter.

Members of Defence Forces Hurling displaying a selection of new jerseys including Unit, Bde, Corp and Defence Forces Representative Team Jersey. Players also displaying Defence Forces Cups including (L-R) Inter-Brigade Cup, Parsons Cup & Chaplains Cup.

Failure. Richie Reid doesn't cloak his words when describing how the last few seasons have gone for Kilkenny.

The experienced defender is one of just three current Cats players with an All-Ireland senior medal - big brother TJ and Eoin Murphy are the others - and he is still chasing a first on the field of play.