GPA urge fans to stay off the pitch
The Gaelic Players' Association (GPA) has reiterated its support for the GAA's campaign to end pitch invasions by urging Kilkenny and Tipperary supporters not to encroach onto the Croke Park pitch after Sunday's All-Ireland final.
Galway demand meeting with Cooney over venue row
Galway officials are seeking a meeting with GAA president Christy Cooney as the row over the venue for Saturday week's Bord Gais All-Ireland U21HC final continues to rage.
Corbett's ready for the Cats
A Senior inter-county player before he ever pulled on the famed Blue and Gold of Tipperary at underage level, Lar Corbett certainly knows how to turn the hurling world on its head - and it's something that the Thurles Sarsfields clubman will be hoping to do to Kilkenny as the 'Drive for five' gains momentum on Noreside.
Dunne in awe of Cats
Kilkenny's dominance of the hurling landscape has been hard for all Wexford folk to take, Liam Dunne included. But as much as it hurts him to see the Cats sweep all before them, the Model County great cannot hide his admiration for Brian Cody's all-conquering team.
Cork defeat has helped us - Kelly
Eoin Kelly has claimed that Tipperary's Munster SHC defeat to Cork has helped them on their path to Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final.
Carey thinks Hogan has a chance
Kilkenny legend DJ Carey has not ruled out Brian Hogan in playing a part in Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final.
Ladbrokes - Groundhog day for Tipp?
Kilkenny will be looking for a repeat of last year's five point win over Tipperary and bookmaker Ladbrokes has them as 1/3 favourites to complete a historic five-in-a-row on Sunday.
Delaney: We have a point to prove
Kilkenny's JJ Delaney envisages this Sunday's showdown with Tipperary as being even tougher than last year's All-Ireland SHC final victory for the Cats.
Cats straining on the Laois to make history
Laois man Michael Dempsey is a key member of the current Kilkenny backroom team. The team's trainer 'cum selector insists that if the five-in-a-row is secured it'll be skill rather than fitness that'll do it for Cody's charges.
Dempsey and Ryan to continue in Carlow
Luke Dempsey and Kevin Ryan are expected to be both reappointed to their managerial roles in Carlow at the next county board meeting.
Tipp focusing on performance, insists Maher
Tipperary defender Brendan Maher has said that the team are solely concentrating on their own performance ahead of this Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final against Kilkenny.
Byrne pleads for "common sense"
Galway hurling chief Joe Byrne has asked the management committee of the GAA to move the All-Ireland U21HC final to a neutral venue in the interest of fairness.
Daly set for reappointment
Anthony Daly is expected to be reappointed to his post as Dublin senior hurling manager at next Monday night's county board meeting.
Sheedy counting on last year's experience
Liam Sheedy is hoping the experience of playing in last year's All-Ireland hurling final will stand to Tipperary on Sunday.
Keher hails "best team ever"
Eddie Keher believes the current Kilkenny team will go down as the greatest hurling has ever seen, even if they are denied the five-in-a-row by Tipperary.
Kilmacud Crokes hurling 7's draws made
Defending Meteor Kilmacud Crokes Hurling Sevens champions Moycarkey Borris will lead a star studded field in this the 38th annual running of the event taking place on September 4th.
Kilkenny are 50/1 for the 10-in-a-row
Kilkenny are 50/1 for an unbeatable 10-in-a-row All-Ireland Hurling Championship run according to bookmaker Ladbrokes.
Fennelly wary of 'stronger' Tipp
Michael Fennelly believes Tipperary have improved from last year when they came within a whisker of beating Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final.
History beckons in glamour final
Will Kilkenny go where no other hurling or football team have gone before by winning a GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship title for the fifth successive year? Or will Tipperary ruin their dream?
Cody insists Cats took league seriously
Brian Cody has rubbished suggestions that Kilkenny didn't take this year's NHL seriously.
Galway object to U21 final venue
Galway have expressed strong opposition to playing Saturday week's Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland U21HC final against Tipperary in Thurles.
Extra games standing to Tipp, says Ryan
Selector Michael Ryan is in no doubt that Tipperary have benefited from the extra games they have played in the backdoor series.
All Star line up on the eve of hurling final
Nicky English and Liam Fennelly to host Legends Tours on eve of All-Ireland Final
Underage hurling roundup
Hosts Tipperary retained the Tipperary Supporters' Club All-Ireland under 16 hurling title yesterday when they powered to a 2-20 to 0-9 victory over Galway at Semple Stadium.
Hoban: Intermediate win can inspire seniors and minors
Pat Hoban is hoping Kilkenny's senior and minor teams will take inspiration from his side's victory over Cork in Saturday's All-Ireland intermediate hurling final.
Kenneally rues slow start
Cork manager Pat Kenneally blamed his side's poor start for their defeat to Kilkenny in Saturday's All-Ireland IHC final in Thurles.
Fahy devastated
Galway manager Gerry Fahy admitted his players had been left "devastated" by their defeat to Cork in yesterday's ESB All-Ireland minor football semi-final.
Maher in injury scare
Tipperary are confident that midfielder Brendan Maher will be fit for next Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final, despite suffering an injury scare at the weekend.
All-Ireland IHC: Cleere fires Cats past Cork
Kilkenny completed the first leg of a possible All-Ireland treble when they avenged last year's defeat to Cork in last night's All-Ireland IHC final at Semple Stadium.
Harrington ready for "big challenge"
Mark Harrington is hoping the tough battles Cork have already had this season will stand to them in this evening's All-Ireland IHC final against Kilkenny.