Omission of Colin Fennelly and Walter Walsh from starting line-up a surprise

Team news: John Kiely makes two changes for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final

Kilkenny and Tipp make significant moves in rejigging of championship pecking order

Galway left shellshocked as Brian Cody’s Cats secure the Leinster title at Croke Park

Daithi Burke misses out for Galway against Wexford, Kilkenny include two debutants

The games will come thick and fast and the weather will be a test of skill and endurance

Davy Fitzgerald’s side took the points once again against their rivals in wild conditions

Trainer Gordon Elliott describes latest novice star as ‘the real thing’

New championship format makes it harder for teams to go through the summer unbeaten

It was almost impossible to see where 14-man Kilkenny would manage to get a goal

The 33rd-minute red card for Richie Hogan meant the match was played on Tipp's terms

Cats fought hard with 14 men in second half, but couldn’t halt Tipperary momentum

Liam Sheedy’s Tipp team had too much for Kilkenny in a thrilling hurling finale

Ian O’Riordan hands out the marks after the Premier County secured the Liam MacCarthy

Sending off of Richie Hogan proves key as Liam Sheedy’s side pile on the scores

The two great rivals look to be reaching their peaks at just the right time ahead of final

Rejuvenated Kilkenny present the usual challenge in a contest set to go the distance

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

Kilkenny forward relieved to be injury-free as All-Ireland final looms on the horizon

The Cats were never caught by the defending champions after TJ Reid’s first-minute score

Other semi-final is harder to call but Wexford’s momentum may be difficult to halt

Formidable Limerick aren’t defending their All-Ireland, they’re attacking it

Saturday: All-Ireland SHC semi-final – Limerick v Kilkenny, Croke Park, 6.0 [Live, RTÉ 2 and Sky Arena]

Cork’s challenge wilted in vital third quarter when Cody’s men turned up heat

Mayo given a hiding in Killarney while Donegal knuckle down to see off plucky Meath

Greater intensity in Leinster championship vindicated as brittle Cork are shattered

After trailing at half time the Cats blitzed their opponents in the second half

Cork have potential to reach semi-final but defensive issues leave door open for Kilkenny

Time to alternate big finals on Saturday and Sunday so fans don’t lose out

Galway’s exit the big surprise following two brilliant final round-robin clashes in Leinster

Wexford manager buzzing for renewal of wild rivalry with Kilkenny in Leinster final

Kilkenny and Galway have what it takes to make another Leinster final

Home venue is a big advantage but they don’t quite have Kilkenny’s scoring potential

James Barry and Seán O’Brien return to Tipp full-back line

Kilkenny under no illusions about scale of the challenge facing them at Wexford Park

Five goals, three red cards and a first defeat for Kilkenny leaves Leinster in melting pot

Colm Bonnar’s side bounce back with much stronger second-half showing

David Treacy missed three frees against Kilkenny and was punished ruthlessly

TJ Reid’s proper captain-like display saw him finish with 2-12

TJ Reid’s proper captain-like display saw him finish with 2-12