All-Ireland hurling final countdown: player-by-player analysis of the Cats' XV

Mark Fanning’s late penalty crucial in a first Leinster title win in 15 years for Wexford

It means they have turned over big leads now against both Kilkenny and Tipperary

Ballyhale marksman is keen to get another couple of years in the Kilkenny jersey

Past and current players from Tipperary and Kilkenny have committed to the match in Borrisoleigh

County fight back from late goal to record first championship win over Kilkenny since 1973

Champions can plant another flag while Clare’s transformation can see them claim Munster

The six main contenders for the All-Ireland all have something they need to put right

Wexford let nine-point lead slip as Kilkenny reach Leinster final

Defeat in Nowlan Park means Tipperary have now lost their last five league finals

The league has already been a success for Cody’s side fans will demand win over Tipp

The sun shone down on 10,587 spectators in Nowlan Park as Tipperary came to town

Limerick fearless but wasteful and naive in encounter Cody calls ‘hell for leather’

Brian Cody’s side were lucky that the visitors were so off target at Nowlan Park

Kilkenny decidedly second best at Wexford Park as Slaneysiders secure famous win

Dublin’s inaccuracy ultimately hurt them against young ruthless cats