Kilkenny and Wexford could not be separated in a gripping Leinster hurling final, finishing level at 2–14 to 1–17. Two goals from Eddie Morrissey helped Kilkenny match a Wexford side led by Tom Dempsey’s nine-point contribution. Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh’s commentary captures the tension of a provincial decider that would require a replay one week later.