Hurling

Matt Ruth is one of the leading lights in the James Stephens set up and they are primed and ready for their clash with Dicksboro

Tom Murphy is adamant that their clash with Danesfort is a must win encounter in terms of setting up their season from here on out

Carrickshock got back up to Senior a couple of years ago and are now looking to make themselves a force at the grade

Eddie Brennan looks set to be the man who Laois are turning to in an attempt to push things to another level on the inter county Senior scene

Richie Hogan, Tommy Walsh, TJ Reid all look set to feature for this year's Hurling for Cancer Research match in Newbridge next week.

Gragiue Ballycallan face Glenmore next weekend in the Kilkenny League/Championship and we spoke to their treasurer Michael Egan

The finals of this year's Lisdowney Sevens will take place on Saturday with the Kilkenny Supporters Club Shield and Sweeney Cup up for grabs.

Mullinavat and Ballyhale Shamrocks meet in the Division 1 final while Rower Inistioge and St. Martins meet in the Division 2 final of the Kilkenny Hurling League.

Kilkenny's Nowlan Park will host two big U21 hurling fixtures this Saturday in the Bord Gais Energy U21 All-Ireland championships.

Kilkenny are back involved on All Ireland Final day after a deserved two point win over Tipperary at Croke Park in the Semi Final