At Scoreline HQ, this is the game we were hoping for once the Leinster intermediate camogie championship got underway.

For the first time ever, Kilkenny’s James Stephens found themselves in the provincial decider with the experienced Myshall of Carlow, perennial county champions, providing the opposition.

Both sides knew they’re only 60 minutes away from adding more silverware to what’s been a stand-out season for both teams regardless of the result.