Despite successive defeats champions still believe they can retain their league crown

Kilkenny manager admits Delaney’s decision to quit took him by surprise

Malachy Clerkin on the All-Ireland hurling final that had everything but a winner

Defender the only current member of Kilkenny panel who hasn’t yet been dominated by club for captaincy

Absence of legendary defender will be felt at Nowlan Park as the next generation rises

Five Kilkenny hurlers with 38 All-Ireland medals between them have now retired in recent weeks

Richie Hogan named Hurler of the Year while James O’Donoghue takes football award

Kilkenny’s changes alter the terms of engagement and trump Tipperary

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

The Munster side could not reproduce a top performance against man-to-man marking

Kilkenny’s All-Ireland was marked by a hook that has already entered the annals

Manager highlights number of key blocks in replay victory over Tipperary

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

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

Manager has moved to strenghthen his half-back line to help counter Tipperary’s attacking threat

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

Richie Hogan the best of a brilliant lot with Callanan not too far behind

Brian Cody calls on goalkeeper Eoin Murphy and forwards Walter Walsh and Richie Power

Limerick go very close to an upset but areultimately undone by lack of composure

Goals in either half from Richie Hogan and Richie Power seal September date for Cats

But superior strength on the bench could tilt the balance in favour of Brian Cody’s side

Brian Cody’s side’s slicing and dicing of a fidgety Dublin side was old-school

Brian Cody’s side gain measure of revenge to win back Leinster title at Croke Park

No late heroics from Galway this time around as Brian Cody’s men book Leinster final place

Brian Cody’s changes work well as they seal spot in Leinster decider with win over Galway

Brian Cody’s side somehow left it behind them last week but they still look too strong for Galway

Michael Fennelly may yet make an appearance for Kilkenny in this evening’s Leinster hurling semi-final replay

Deise manager believes the building blocks at schools and colleges level are in place to ensure a bright future at senior level for the county

Tipp goalkeeper Darren Gleeson’s late mistake proves crucial in a game of tight margins

Frustration for Tipperary as missed chances leave the door open for Cody’s eighth title

Cats beat rivals Tipperary by one point after extra-time in Semple Stadium final

But perhaps the gospel of hurling could be promoted a lot better nationwide first

Galway boss knows improvement necessary if Kilkenny hurdle is to be cleared this summer

Brian Cody set to rejig his line-up again as he prepares for Wexford challenge

Former Waterford star enjoys a fitting swansong as he hits two goals in 2012 All Stars’ win

Hong Kong-based Mickey Barry plays starring role with hat-trick off bench

St Thomas’ man feels current hurling boss will be a big loss if not reappointed

Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s charges are beginning to develop that familiar Cork swagger

Henry Shefflin sent off as the reprieved Patrick Horgan makes hay