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06 Sept 2025

All You Need to Know: Tipp versus Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Hurling Championship on Sunday

Tipperary will face Kilkenny this Sunday

All You Need to Know: Tipp versus Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Hurling Championship on Sunday

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The All-Ireland Hurling Championship semi-final will take place this weekend, with anticipation building for what is expected to be a thrilling game in the home of the GAA, Croke Park.

The Tipperary senior hurlers will travel to face Kilkenny with a place in the final proper up for grabs.

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Where and when is it on?

Tipperary travel to Croke Park in Dublin for the final four clash, in what is a first championship meeting against Kilkenny since the 2019 All-Ireland final.

Where can I watch the game?

Tipperary and Kilkenny will be shown live on RTÉ 2 on Sunday at 4pm, with the first semi-final between Dublin and Cork taking place on Saturday prior at 5pm.

On Sunday evening, supporters can view highlights from the action on The Sunday Game on RTE 2 at 9:30 pm. 

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are still available to buy on Ticketmaster. It is expected that there could be a crowd of 60,000 to 70,000 in attendance on the day.

How are both teams likely to line up?

Tipperary: Rhys Shelly; Robert Doyle, Eoghan Connolly, Michael Breen; Bryan O'Mara, Ronan Maher, Craig Morgan; Willie Connors, Alan Tynan; Sam O'Farrell, Andrew Ormond, Jake Morris; Darragh McCarthy, John McGrath, Jason Forde.

Kilkenny: Eoin Murphy; Tommy Walsh, Huw Lawlor, Mikey Butler; Mikey Carey, Richie Reid, Paddy Deegan; Cian Kenny, Jordan Molloy; Adrian Mullen, John Donnelly, Billy Ryan; Eoin Cody, TJ Reid, Mossy Keoghan. 

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Who is the referee?

Wexford whistler Jams Owens will referee Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final clash between Tipperary and Kilkenny. 

How can I stay updated with the Tipperary Star and on Tipperarylive.ie? 

The Tipperary Star Sports department will be bringing viewers all the action, insight, and analysis from UPMC Nowlan Park on Sunday evening.

https://www.tipperarylive.ie/ 

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