‘My word, what a sport' – TV viewers discovering new sport on BBC give it rave reviews after witnessing thriller
HURL POWER 'My word, what a sport' – TV viewers discovering new sport on BBC give it rave reviews after witnessing thriller
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TV VIEWERS have given rave reviews after discovering a new sport on the BBC.
The broadcaster showcased the All-Ireland Hurling Championship final today, leading to a huge interest from fans.
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Tipperary beat Cork in the All-Ireland Hurling Championship final
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Fans tuned in to watch the clash on BBC 2
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The sport gained many new fans who had not seen it before
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Cork took on Tipperary in the match at Croke Park in Dublin.
And the match produced some incredible drama as underdogs Tipperary stunned Cork to claim victory.
They were handed the advantage as Cork were reduced to 14 men as Eoin Downey was shown a red card.
Tipperary took full advantage of the extra man as they stormed to a final score of 37-21.
The result meant further heartbreak for favourites Cork, who had now lost their last FIVE finals.
The last time the team won the Liam MacCarthy trophy was 20 YEARS ago in 2005.
For Tipperary, it meant they were able to reclaim the trophy for the first time since 2019.
And fans were stunned by the competitive sport as they flocked to social media.
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One posted: "Randomly chanced across hurling on BBC2 and my word, what a sport."
A second wrote: "BBC2. Something outrageous is about to start."
RTE viewers loved Noel McGrath's post-match interview from accidental F-bomb to hilarious gag
A third commented: "How have I never seen or heard of 'Hurling' before.
"I have no real idea of what's going on but I'm kinda interested with the game and the fit blokes playing it. I'm thanking BBC2 this afternoon."
A fourth said: "The hurling on BBC2 is fantastic entertainment. What a great sport."
A fifth joked: "Currently watching BBC2 and the All Ireland hurling championship… they're all completely mad."
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Actor Paul Mescal, right, was in attendance for the match
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He was joined by retired jockey Rachael Blackmore
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Another added: "British people turn on BBC 2 to watch the greatest sport in the world."
The sport already boasts some famous fans, as Gladiator 2 and Normal People actor Paul Mescal is a regular viewer.
He was pictured at the match alongside retired jockey Rachel Blackmore.
The BBC will continue to show the final until at least 2027, having signed a five-year deal back in 2022 with GAA.
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