Kilkenny's Richie Ryan becomes the first rider to retain the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship.

Kilkenny's All-Ireland winning team of 2008 will be honoured by the Gaelic Players Association ahead of this year's senior football final.

Pre-season rugby is underway locally as Carlow opened their South East League account with a defeat to Wicklow on Sunday.

It's a six-pointer in Mullinavat this weekend as John Lockes and Mooncoin lock horns in the Intermediate Hurling League.

Clover United are heading into their Pat Maher Shield last 16 game against Deen Celtic chomping at the bit for silverware.

Evergreen manager Gary Maher is confident his side can last the pace this season with a large squad available for whatever the season brings.

Kilkenny minor hurling boss Richie Mulrooney calls Sunday's All-Ireland final an important stepping stone for the Cats minor hurlers.

With a third consecutive All-Ireland Final around the corner, Kilkenny forward Michelle Quilty has been praising her team's performance.

Kilkenny's Susan Fitzpatrick hit a perfect round to cross the line in 51.13 and claim the 2* International Grand Prix at Millstreet on Sunday.

Carlow Kilkenny U15s cup adventure came to an end this weekend with a 3-1 defeat to Limerick in Derdimus.