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The All-Ireland final between Kilkenny and Tipperary was the third championship meeting between the two teams. Kilkenny were appearing in their third final since last winning the title in 1977, while Tipperary were appearing in their sixth final in seven years.
Kilkenny's All-Ireland victory was their first since 1977. The win gave them fourth third All-Ireland title overall and put them in outright third position on the all time roll of honour.
Tipperary's All-Ireland defeat was their fourth ever and their second in succession. It was also their first championship defeat by Kilkenny in this grade.