Kilkenny face in to a relegation playoff to keep them hurling in Division 1A of the national league next year.
The cats lost out on a big scoreline to Tipperary in Semple Stadium yesterday 2-22 to 1-13.
The defending champions play Clare next weekend in what could be a dress rehearsal for the playoff to retain Division 1A status for 2016.
Speaking after the game, Manager Brian Cody says they got a good start but Tipp kept in it and finished the job in the second half…..
