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Brian Cody: 'They could beat us, we could beat them, we know that, they know that '

Cody: Either team can win, it might be a draw

Recent history may be on Kilkenny’s side but Brian Cody is adamant there’s “not a single thing” between his Cats and challengers Tipperary.

GAA • 04 Sep 16

Eoin Larkin (R) with Kilkenny manager Brian Cody

Eoin Larkin hoping to peak at just the right time

Kilkenny forward Eoin Larkin admits he's been playing catch-up this summer after a belated return to action, but feels he's finally hitting peak fitness.

GAA • 04 Sep 16

Kilkenny celebrate after their replay win against Waterford

How the Cats set up yet another shot at glory

Take a look back on Kilkenny's every step this summer as they look to weigh down Brian Cody's mantelpiece with a 12th Liam MacCarthy Cup under his watch.

GAA • 04 Sep 16

Brian Cody is aiming to win a 12th All-Ireland title as Kilkenny manager

Cody 70 minutes away from 'greatest achievement'

Contrary to the belief that Kilkenny may be on the wane, RTÉ analyst Michael Duignan believes that the current side are as good as anything that manager Brian Cody has assembled in recent seasons and that Tipperary should be wary of the challenge before them in Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final.

GAA • 03 Sep 16

Michael Fennelly lifts last year's Liam MacCarthy Cup

'We drive on' - no Fennelly but Cody's chin is up

There's only one Michael Fennelly, and nobody is more aware of that this week than Kilkenny manager Brian Cody.

GAA • 30 Aug 16

Brian Cody at Croke Park during Kilkenny's 1-21 to 0-24 draw with Waterford

Cody admits Kilkenny will need to find more

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody admitted that the Cats will have to find another gear after coming from behind to force Waterford to a replay in a thrilling 1-21 to 0-24 All-Ireland SHC semi-final.

GAA • 07 Aug 16

Brian Cody is aiming to win a 12th All-Ireland title with the Black and Amber

Cody effect still driving Kilkenny forward

Former Kilkenny star Richie Power on the Brian Cody's management skills that keep the county at the top of the hurling tree.

GAA • 03 Aug 16

Brian Cody has now masterminded a 16th Leinster success for Kilkenny

Cody hails collective as Cats wear down Galway

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody was pleased with the way Kilkenny applied themselves to the task of overcoming a determined Galway in the Leinster hurling final.

GAA • 04 Jul 16

Dublin's Niall Corcoran tackles Jonjo Farrell of Kilkenny

Brian Cody hails Jonjo Farrell's firepower

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody said that Jonjo Farrell had "grabbed his opportunity" after the Thomastown forward scored 1-5 on his Championship debut against Dublin.

GAA • 11 Jun 16

Cody warns beaten troops no one is safe from chop

Brian Cody warned his Kilkenny players that no one is safe from getting the axe after his side's 4-22 to 2-19 Allianz Hurling League defeat to Clare on Sunday.

GAA • 18 Apr 16

Cody praises players after All-Ireland win

Brian Cody paid tribute to his players following another All-Ireland title win at Croke Park on Sunday.

GAA • 07 Sep 15

Brian Cody selects the team, but he insists the players motivation must come from within

Cody: Cats' hunger must come from within

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody believes that to win an All-Ireland hurling title the motivation must come from within the players themselves.

Hurling • 02 Sep 15

$Jackie Tyrrell's season hangs by a thread following a foot fracture$

Kilkenny's Jackie Tyrrell to leave hospital today

Kilkenny defender Jackie Tyrrell is expected to be discharged from hospital today after undergoing surgery to repair a stress fracture to his ankle suffered in training.

GAA • 30 Jul 15

Brian Cody's appetite for the job is showing no sign of abating

New season brings new challenge for top Cat Cody

Brian Cody reflects on the enjoyment of managing the Kilkenny hurlers and why thoughts of retiring never entered his head during the close season.

Hurling • 11 Feb 15

JJ Delaney said other Kilkenny players would step up to the mark next season

VIDEO: Delaney insists retirements won't hurt Cats

JJ Delaney has insisted Kilkenny will be “there or thereabouts” at the end of next year’s Championship despite a number of high-profile retirements from Brian Cody’s panel.

Hurling • 06 Dec 14

Henry Shefflin and Brian Cody after this year's All-Ireland Hurling final victory

Brennan suspects Shefflin will call it a day

Eddie Brennan is not expecting Henry Shefflin to return with Kilkenny for the 2015 season, despite last night's news that Brian Cody will remain on as manager for another year.

Hurling • 11 Nov 14

Brian Cody is still the Kilkenny hurling manager

Cody to stay on as Kilkenny manager

The Kilkenny County Board has confirmed that Brian Cody will remain on as Kilkenny hurling manager for the coming season.

Hurling • 11 Nov 14

Brian Cody would be facing a sideline ban next season if he repeated his criticism of referee Brian Kelly

GAA to introduce sideline bans for managers

The GAA intends to come down hard on team managers or officials who criticise referees or match officials ahead of the 2015 season with the introduction of sideline bans.

GAA • 03 Nov 14

No punishment for Cody over ref criticism

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody has escaped sanction by the GAA's Central Hearings Committee over criticism of referee Barry Kelly but has been warned over his future conduct in interviews.

Hurling • 17 Oct 14

Brian Cody and Henry Shefflin celebrate after the game

Cody criticises media but lauds Shefflin

Manager Brian Cody rounded on critics of his ageing Kilkenny defence and, in particular, of full-back JJ Delaney after the Cats' 2-17 to 2-14 victory over Tipperary in the All-Ireland SHC final replay at Croke Park.

Hurling • 28 Sep 14

Kilkenny team celebrate with The Liam McCarthy Cup after the game

No end to Kilkenny spirit, says Cody

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody proclaimed an infinite spirit within the Cats panel as they battled to another All-Ireland Hurling Championship crown at Croke Park.

Hurling • 29 Sep 14

Brian Cody and Henry Shefflin celebrate Kilkenny's 2012 All-Ireland final replay win over Galway

Cody: No selection favouritism towards Shefflin

Kilkenny's Henry Shefflin could land a 10th All Ireland winners medal on Saturday but boss Brian Cody insists there will be no favouritism when it comes to naming his side for the replay.

Hurling • 25 Sep 14

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody (r) with Tipperary boss Eamon O'Shea after the drawn final

Three-week wait no problem, insist Cody and O'Shea

Kilkenny's Brian Cody and Tipperary's Eamon O'Shea have both shrugged off suggestions that the three-week wait for the All-Ireland hurling final replay could be a distraction to the players.

Hurling • 24 Sep 14

Kilkenny's Henry Shefflin shakes hands with Tipperary's Michael Cahill after the final whistle

Cody thought O'Dwyer would score vital free

Brian Cody said he didn't know the missed opportunity from Tipperary’s John O’Dwyer was the last puck of the game as the All-Ireland Hurling Championship final ended in a draw at Croke Park.

Hurling • 08 Sep 14

Brian Cody's rise to glory

Thank GAA It's Friday profiles the Kilkenny legend's path to managerial triumph

GAA • 06 Sep 14