Jackie Tyrrell: Casey’s defensive masterclass key to Limerick’s triumph

The young full-back delivered in style by curbing the huge threat posed by Glynn

Jackie Tyrrell: Kilkenny-Galway to show beautiful art of defending

The always analytical Brian Cody will devise a new plan to beat Galway in the replay

Jackie Tyrrell: Tipperary have shown themselves to be serious contenders

All that needed to happen was for Mick Ryan's team to be shaken into action

Shoe on the other foot as Kilkenny challenge Galway’s status

For the first time in Cody’s reign, Cats seeking to make a statement against Galway

No surprise as TJ Reid emerges to claim Shefflin’s mantle

James Stephens stalwart says Cody has rebuilt Kilkenny around the Ballyhale star

Tipperary in a strong position to emulate great Kilkenny team

The parallels between Tipperary 2017 and Kilkenny 2007 are uncanny

Eoin Larkin retires after career he ‘could only have dreamed of’

The 2008 Hurler of the Year retires after 12 years with the Kilkenny senior hurlers

Kilkenny finally vulnerable? Don’t say it out loud, but it could be true

Brian Cody’s next move will be fascinating with pack closing in on Cats

Tipperary have the power to face up to Brian Cody’s men

Kilkenny always have work rate to win, but Mick Ryan has built team to take them down

Nicky English: Tipperary's greater goal-scoring threat may swing a tight affair

Tipperary's hot can see them beat Kilkenny but their cold won't be good enough

Nicky English: Kilkenny and Tipperary poised to make final

Cats’ goalscoring threat gives them edge while improving Tipp can end Galway hopes

Waterford likely to regret not landing the knockout blow

Kilkenny haven't shown any evidence this season that their time is up and they can improve sufficiently to reach another final

Kilkenny name unchanged team for semi-final replay

Brian Cody keeps faith with the same starting XV that were held to draw by Waterford

Noel Connors eager to renew battle with Kilkenny

Waterford defender believes his side can rise to the required level once again in replay

Brian Cody’s Kilkenny ruthless in pursuit of their goals

Since 1999 Cats have scored twice as many as their various semi-final opponents

TJ Reid accepts Kilkenny may have to deploy sweeper system

Current Hurler of the Year slightly favours Clare to win Sunday’s AHL final

Kilkenny get chance to underline pecking order against Clare

Allianz Hurling League semi-final could reach championship temperature

TJ Reid points to Kilkenny’s work ethic as their star quality

Hurler of the Year ignores Loughnane’s view as he focuses on upcoming Clare challenge

Hurling All Stars: Kilkenny and Galway lead nominations

Both the All-Ireland champions and finalists get 12 apiece on the shortlist

No resting on laurels as Brian Cody keeps his eye on the future

The Kilkenny manager is very forthright about how hurling can be improved

Galway can’t handle intensity of Kilkenny pressure cooker

Cody gets 110 per cent out of players and has done it consistently . . . he is the Boss!

All-Ireland final: Fitting that T J Reid should have final say

Kilkenny’s unerring and deadly marksman exacts punishment for every Galway error

Brian Cody points to ‘relentless spirit to just drive on’

Kilkenny manager was not concerned as his side trailed by three points at half time

Clinical Kilkenny retain All-Ireland hurling title

Cody’s side produce imperious second half display to see off Galway at Croke Park

A tale of two halves: how Kilkenny recovered from Galway blitz

Ian O’Riordan looks at five key turning points in the Cats’ All-Ireland final win

Nicky English: Kilkenny have weaknesses but they also have Reid and Hogan

Logic and hurling point to Kilkenny having too much in hand for Galway

There’s no greater feeling than winning an All-Ireland – Lyng

Kilkenny selector says watching from the sideline creates a different kind of emotion

Brian Cody confident Eoin Larkin will be fit for final

Kilkenny manager has ‘no concerns’ over the fitness of Larkin and Ger Aylward for Galway decider

Honesty proves the best policy as Waterford mull over their defeat

McGrath admits sustaining intensity against Kilkenny proved difficult

Kilkenny can make their own case for defence

Waterford’s ambitions not served by meeting might of reigning champions

Nicky English: Kilkenny answer Galway questions quickly

‘When Galway put on what pressure they could, Kilkenny raised their game impressively’

Kilkenny keep Galway at arm’s length to take 70th Leinster title

Brian Cody’s relentless drive brings 16th All-Ireland semi-final in 17 years

‘There is very little difference between us and top team in country’

Galway take positives from performance, while for Cody team ethic trumps everything

Ger Aylward makes stunning debut as Kilkenny trounce Wexford

Glenmore player scores 3-5 from play on championship debut at Nowlan Park

Richie Hogan raring to lead the title defence

The 2014 Hurler of the Year played a key role in Kilkenny’s All-Ireland success

Croke Park Timeline

Kilkenny Power their way to another memorable triumph

Brothers Richie and John grab the crucial goals but heroic defensive effort lays groundwork

Power and the glory go to Kilkenny

Tipperary finally put away as Brian Cody’s side claim yet another All-Ireland

Noel McGrath a model of quiet efficiency as he perfects the role of Premier link man

The 2009 Young Hurler of the Year has matured into the complete player for Tipperary

Three in for Kilkenny while Tipp are unchanged

John Power, Pádraig Walsh and Kieran Joyce all come in for All-Ireland final

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