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Extra.ie
2 days ago
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- Extra.ie
Player ratings as Cork fall asunder against rampant Tipp
In what was the biggest day in the Hurling calendar, a disastrous second half saw Cork's dreams of lifting Liam McCarthy shattered as the premier county emerged victorious. Took a risk in trying to take down a Jake Morris point attempt, and was punished. It could have gone short more when Tipperary set up with an extra man at the back. Stole forward for a point in the first half but couldn't pin down Darragh McCarthy. Niall O'Leary. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Won his share of physical battles early on with John McGrath, but picked up a soft enough yellow before half-time. Got caught on the wrong side of McGrath for the penalty, and his second yellow compounded Cork's woes. Took on the challenge of keeping tabs on Jason Forde and was solid throughout. Made a big catch to drive on his team just as Cork were in the ascendancy in the first half, but couldn't stamp his authority on the game. Made a strong run to set in motion Cork's goal. Caught up, though, by the pace and movement of the Tipperary half-forward line. Robert Downey. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile When Tipperary dropped a man back, looked tailor-made for a loose role for Cork. Just couldn't get hands on enough ball. Put his head in his hands when trying to play a crossfield ball, only to see it intercepted. Never imposed himself in the way he can. Looked dangerous on the front foot in first half and tried to carry the fight until the end. Never looked at ease. Won a big turnover in first half and nailed the free, but visibly dejected when replaced by Seamus Harnedy. Declan Dalton. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Took his goal with aplomb and looked, right then, like the game's decisive figure. Set the tone with the game's first score inside 12 seconds and showed his pace in adding another couple. Sacrificed after the red card. His point from play in the first half, off his back foot and heading away from goal, was class. Missed a free at the start of the second half and coughed up two fouls on Michael Breen. Never got a proper sniff. Robert Doyle did so well to curb his influence and limit Cork's hattrick man from the semi-final to a single point. Alan Connolly. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Couldn't win clean ball, with Ronan Maher such an imposing man-marker. Fouled for the late penalty but Conor Lehane's shot was saved. Seamus Harnedy hit a wide not long after coming on, but worked hard and saw a goal attempt hit the crossbar. Damien Cahalane was blown for a frontal charge, Conor Lehane saw his penalty saved, while time was against Shane Kingston and Tommy O'Connell. Ryan has been a brilliant guiding force, but the nature of Cork's collapse will really hurt, and any changes have failed to stem the tide. Pat Ryan. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile Full-length dive to stop Conor Lehane's penalty provided perfect finish. Even took a short free and bombed over a point from play late on. A true captain's part. Went toe-to-toe with the front runner for Hurler of the Year in Brian Hayes and won the battle. Find of the year, an All-Star in waiting. The epitome of the modern defender in going from corner-back to tagging Alan Connolly and even scoring a point. Thundered into it as the game wore on. Could do nothing for the score that Horgan got in the first half and was so dynamic on restart. Michael Breen. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile So dangerous on the front foot, flashed a goal attempt just wide and bombed a trademark point. Looked a bit unsettled in more of a central role than he is used to but worked tirelessly. Named at midfield but when Tipperary were out of possession, he dropped to free up O'Mara. Effective in dropping as a plus one and screening the runs of Cork's inside line. Bryan O'Mara. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Just like the semi-final against Kilkenny, Stakelum showed his worth in the middle. Another of Tipperary's All-Ireland winning under 20 hurlers who has such a bright future. Can play anywhere across the middle third. Another vital part of a Tipperary half-forward line that unsettled Cork's half-back line. Does everything at a relentless pace. All dancing feet, he was a constant threat. Jake Morris. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile The ultimate tale of redemption. What character to bounce back from two summer sendings-off to put in a man-of-the-match display. Cork will claim a Seamus Darby-type nudge for the penalty, but this was a day when McGrath showed all his guile and goal-scoring instincts, scoring 2-2 and assisting in much more. Always looked dangerous and pinched two points from play. Jason Forde. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile The introduction of Seamus Kennedy and Alan Tynan gave Tipp a mix of energy and experience during the second half and Noel McGrath lifted the crowd and then rounded off the day's scoring. Darragh Stakelum and Oisin O'Donoghue both helped to keep Tipperary rolling to the final whistle. Saw how Cork hit seven goals against Dublin and set up superbly in a tactical sense. Nearly all the key match-ups worked. From bottom of Munster last year to All-Ireland champions – it's been a remarkable rebuild.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Cork 21-37 Tipperary LIVE SCORE: Underdogs Tipp BEAT 14-man Cork in thrilling GAA All-Ireland Hurling final
TIPPERARY have defeated 14-man Cork 37-21 in a stunning GAA All-Ireland Hurling final in Dublin! Cork have now lost FIVE finals since they last collected the Liam MacCarthy trophy way back in 2005 - including last year's showpiece where they were edged out by a single point - and their run now goes on. While in beating their Munster neighbours, Tipp win the big one for the first time since 2019! Today, 14:27 By Nyle Smith Welcome to the GAA Hurling final Cork and Tipperary are going toe-to-toe in what is expected to be a mammoth GAA All-Ireland Hurling final TODAY! The Rebels booked their spot in the showpiece match for a second successive season after defeating Dublin 7-26 to 2-21. And they'll be hoping to bridge a 20-year gap since they last secured the trophy in 2005 - along with putting last year's showpiece behind them where they missed out on the title by a single point. However, bitter opponents Tipperary made the final for the first time since 2019 with a 0-30 to 4-20 triumph over Kilkenny in the semis. A 2019 final that Tipp ironically won by beating Kilkenny, marking their 28th All-Ireland title. But Pat Ryan's Cork side currently hold the bragging rights as they have beaten Tipperary twice in the three times that these bitter rivals have encountered each other this campaign.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘My word, what a sport' – TV viewers discovering new sport on BBC give it rave reviews after witnessing thriller
TV VIEWERS have given rave reviews after discovering a new sport on the BBC. The broadcaster showcased the 5 Tipperary beat Cork in the All-Ireland Hurling Championship final Credit: Sportsfile 5 Fans tuned in to watch the clash on BBC 2 Credit: Sportsfile 5 The sport gained many new fans who had not seen it before Credit: Sportsfile 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 READ MORE ON SPORT 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. Most read in GAA Hurling JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 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 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." 5 Actor Paul Mescal, right, was in attendance for the match Credit: x 5 He was joined by retired jockey Rachael Blackmore Credit: Sportsfile 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 The BBC will continue to show the final until at least 2027, having signed a five-year deal back in 2022 with GAA.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘My word, what a sport' – TV viewers discovering new sport on BBC give it rave reviews after witnessing thriller
There were some famous faces in the crowd HURL POWER 'My word, what a sport' – TV viewers discovering new sport on BBC give it rave reviews after witnessing thriller Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Tipperary beat Cork in the All-Ireland Hurling Championship final Credit: Sportsfile 5 Fans tuned in to watch the clash on BBC 2 Credit: Sportsfile 5 The sport gained many new fans who had not seen it before Credit: Sportsfile 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. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 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." 5 Actor Paul Mescal, right, was in attendance for the match Credit: x 5 He was joined by retired jockey Rachael Blackmore Credit: Sportsfile 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.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘My word, what a sport' – TV viewers discovering new sport on BBC give it rave reviews after witnessing thriller
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. 5 5 5 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. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 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." 5 5 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.
