Tipp denied win over Kilkenny in Nowlan Park thriller

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Tipperary’s hopes of a win against Kilkenny in the National Hurling League were denied in a thrilling finale in Nowlan Park on Sunday.

Brian Cody’s side won a cracking Division 1A contest by 2-22 to 2-21, with the loss meaning that Tipp must beat Cork next Sunday to reach the quarter-finals.

Kilkenny’s Richie Leahy sealed the winning point for the Cats in the last minute of extra time.

Premier Manager Michael Ryan says despite the loss, the team are walking away with a stronger squad after incorporating lots of new blood in yesterdays panel.

He spoke to Tipp FM’s Stephen Gleeson about his decision to keep players like Paudie Maher on the sidelines: