Tipp manager lauds panel strength ahead of final

The Premier County is gearing up for the meeting with Kilkenny at Croke Park on Sunday.

Ryan has praised the role played by substitutes in the team's run to this weekend's final and says a strong panel is key.

Tipp will be looking to win the Liam McCarthy Cup for the first time in six years on Sunday.

Ryan is grateful for the selection headache that faces him in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Kilkenny boss Brian Cody says players 'should never get tired' of playing in hurling's biggest game.

The James Stephens club man is aiming to win his 12th All-Ireland title since taking over as Cats manager in 1998.

He doesn't believe there are any downsides to lining out at GAA HQ on the first Sunday in September.

Throw in at Croke Park on Sunday is at 3.30.

Tipp FM's full live coverage will get underway with build up from 3 o'clock in association with Mulcahy Car Sales, Ardcroney, Nenagh.

Ahead of that, Tipperary's minor hurlers take on Limerick in the minor hurling final.

Our build up begins at 1 o'clock in association with Gleeson Steel and Engineering.