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This Sunday will see Kilkenny and Tipperary battle it out in the Allianz GAA Hurling League match at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

The issue of ticketing for matches is to be tackled following complaints received by Croke Park from supporters who received no refund after the late postponement of Saturday’s Tipperary-Kilkenny NHL fixture in Thurles.

The National Hurling League Division One clash between the Cats and Tipperary fell victim to the freezing weather for the second time on Tuesday night last and a third date has now been set for the game on Sunday March 7.

The GAA's good intention of kick-starting the National Hurling League with a glamour tie between the All-Ireland finalists Kilkenny and Tipperary under lights at Semple Stadium has turned from a good PR exercise into a GAA disaster.

It’s a case of lights, camera, action for our senior hurling team this Saturday night in Thurles. Yes the year kicks off in earnest this weekend and what a game we have in store to set the National Hurling League in motion.

Ballyhale Shamrocks forward TJ Reid believes his side will be up against it when they meet a 'fantastic' Newtownshandrum side in this Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling semi-final at Semple Stadium.

On Saturday night in Thurles a thrilling touch of the Irish sporting summer will be available as the All Ireland hurling championship is now in the long desired do-or-die phase. Whoever loses from here on in will be a mere afterthought in the tale of 2008 so there shouldn’t be any shortage of intensity or incentive.

So will the Ger Loughnane era conclude without silverware or even a scalp? Deliberation surrounded Tuesday night's Hurling Board meeting, but the topic hasn't been completely resolved. Loughnane is expected to meet with officials soon for a crucial discussion where future intentions will be revealed.

The Cats have confirmed star players Noel Hickey and James ‘Cha’ Fitzpatrick are fit and ready for this Sunday’s division 1 final clash against Tipperary.

Kilkenny notched up their 14th National Hurling League title after a ding-dong battle with the old enemy Tipperary at Thurles last Sunday. I thought that hurling at intercounty level was becoming a bit boring and predictable but Sunday's epic encounter has given me great hope for the coming championship. It's great to beat Tipperary any time but to beat them in their own backyard on final day is extra special.