Dublin's Andy Dunphy of Dublin wins possession ahead of Eoin Cody of Kilkenny, 15, during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Nigel Elliott of Antrim in action against James Keyes, left, and Jack Kelly of Laois during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match at Corrigan Park in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile