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The All-Ireland final between Kilkenny and Tipperary was the fourth championship meeting between the two teams and their second successive meeting in an All-Ireland final. Kilkenny were hoping to retain the title for the second time in their history, while Tipperary were appearing in their seventh final in eight years.
Tipperary's All-Ireland victory was their first since 1981. The win gave them fourth sixth All-Ireland title overall.
Kilkenny's All-Ireland defeat was their fifth ever.