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Hayes central to Cork's impressive goal rush

In either setting up goals or sticking them in the back of the net himself, Brian Hayes' presence in the Cork attack has been telling so far.

Hurling • 20 Jul

27 April 2025; Jason Forde of Tipperary in action against Niall O'Leary of Cork during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2 match between Cork and Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Cork v Tipperary: Routes to the All-Ireland final

An all-Munster All-Ireland Hurling Final for the third time in six years, but a first ever meeting of Tipperary and Cork in the decider. Peter Branigan takes a look at how both counties made it to the biggest game in hurling.

Hurling • 19 Jul

Seamus Harnedy (L) and Patrick Horgan (R) of Cork will face Tipperary's Noel McGrath in Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final, having played 48 seasons between them

Good old days - hurling's veterans still centre stage

Cork duo Patrick Horgan and Seamus Harnedy, along with All-Ireland hurling final opponent Noel McGrath of Tipperary, are showing how players can still compete at the highest level in their mid 30s.

Hurling • 19 Jul

Alan Connolly scores his side's third goal against Tipperary in 2025 Munster Hurling Championship

Tipp will look to limit the space and disrupt Cork

Restricting the size of the Croke Park pitch and making it a dogfight is what Tipperary should strive to do to limit Cork's goalscoring threat in Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final, according to Jackie Tyrrell and Brendan Cummins.

Hurling • 20 Jul

6 July 2025; Darragh McCarthy of Tipperary prepares to take a free during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Kilkenny and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Tipperary name unchanged side for All-Ireland final

Tipperary have named an unchanged side to take on Cork in Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final.

Hurling • 18 Jul

Hurling Nation: Cork pain to fuel lowering of Tipp tide

Another season of hurling feeding the soul comes to a conclusion on Sunday as great Munster rivals Cork and Tipperary battle it out for the Liam MacCarthy Cup - and Dónal Óg Cusack is expecting the Rebels to prevail.

Hurling • 18 Jul

27 April 2025; Darragh Fitzgibbon of Cork in action against Ronan Maher of Tipperary during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2 match between Cork and Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

All-Ireland hurling final: All you need to know

The historical background, the ticket hunt, the underage pedigree - the important details ahead of the meeting of Cork and Tipperary in the 2025 All-Ireland final

Hurling • 19 Jul

Tipperary players, from left, Eoghan Connolly, Jake Morris and Alan Tynan celebrate after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Kilkenny and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin

Morris hopeful of fairytale ending to difficult journey

Jake Morris admits he and his Tipperary team-mates had to swallow their pride before returning to the squad for this year's trek to the All-Ireland final.

Hurling • 19 Jul

Darragh McCarthy of Tipperary, 13, is shown a red card by referee Johnny Murphy during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2 match between Cork and Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork.

Fox hopeful Tipperary can put it up to Cork in decider

Pat Fox admits his native Tipperary are up against it in this Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final against Cork, but he expects a different type of game to the last meeting between the sides.

Hurling • 17 Jul

While the Tipp players need the win, for themselves and all they have put into this, Cork have to win this, and if they don't it will be seen as a massive failure

Will Tipperary's hope trump Cork's expectation?

The All-Ireland SHC final is truly the day of days for hurling enthusiasts around the world. However, it's also an occasion that captivates even the most casual sports fan, with its inherent interest and excitement.

Hurling • 17 Jul

21 July 2024; Patrick Horgan of Cork after his side's defeat in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final between Clare and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Barry-Murphy: Painful defeats will inspire Cork to win

Cork legend Jimmy Barry-Murphy is hoping the pain of recent final defeats can inspire the county to end the wait to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup on Sunday at Croke Park.

Hurling • 16 Jul

Ronan Maher has the chance to win a third All-Ireland SFC title with Tipperary on Sunday after triumphs in 2016 and 2019

Maher: Hard road and young blood powering Premier push

Tipperary star Ronan Maher believes that his side's steely streak has been forged in the fires of adversity and disappointment that they have experienced in recent seasons, with an injection of younger players providing the panel with a youthful impetus.

Hurling • 17 Jul

Tipperary have turned a corner under Liam Cahill this season

Cahill riding the wave with the good ship Tipp

If we truly learn more from failure than success, Cork's hurlers could live to regret their two most recent victories over their counterparts from Tipperary when two sides clash in the marquee match in the calendar at Croke Park on Sunday.

Hurling • 16 Jul

Tipperary manager Liam Cahill with Darragh McCarthy after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final

More measured McCarthy key to Tipp's final hopes

Tipperary manager Liam Cahill's faith in precocious free-taker Darragh McCarthy does not appear to have been shaken, despite the 19-year-old's second red card of the season in the All-Ireland semi-final victory over Kilkenny.

Hurling • 15 Jul

7 June 2025; Diarmuid Healy of Cork in action against Kyle Hayes of Limerick during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship final match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Triple Crown-chasing Healy can be Cork's lucky general

While many focus on Patrick Horgan's quest for that elusive Celtic cross, Lisgoold's Diarmuid Healy may complete the set of All-Ireland hurling medals at the age of 21.

Hurling • 16 Jul

5 July 2025; Robert Downey of Cork celebrates after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Dublin at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Downey rates All-Ireland final as 50:50 clash

Cork defender Robert Downey believes the All-Ireland Hurling Championship clash with Tipperary is a 50-50 type game, despite the Rebels being considered favourites to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup.

Hurling • 15 Jul

Ryan hopeful on Harnedy for 'special' All-Munster final

Cork manager Pat Ryan is relishing the prospect of seeing his side take part in an all-Munster All-Ireland SHC final against Tipperary and hopes to have three-time All-Star forward Seamus Harnedy back from injury.

Hurling • 09 Jul

Séamus Harnedy gets a shot away against Bryan O'Mara during the Munster round-robin clash in April

Moran: Cork won't win All-Ireland without Harnedy

Cork won't end their All-Ireland hurling famine without Séamus Harnedy in the starting team, according to former Limerick hurler Niall Moran.

Hurling • 14 Jul

Tipperary and Cork set up all-Munster All-Ireland final

Shane McGrath joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on All-Ireland hurling semi-finals weekend.

Hurling • 07 Jul

5 July 2025; Cork manager Pat Ryan and Patrick Horgan after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Dublin at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ryan embraces expectation as Cork get back on the horse

Cork manager Pat Ryan is happy to accept the tag of All-Ireland hurling final favourites and wants his players to enjoy the build-up to the big day after they reached it for the second year in a row by thrashing Dublin.

Hurling • 07 Jul

5 July 2025; Alan Connolly of Cork, top, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Dublin at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

No excuses from Dublin as risks fail to pay off

Dublin manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin said there were "no excuses" after his county's first All-Ireland SHC semi-final appearance in 12 years ended in a 7-26 to 2-21 defeat to Cork.

Hurling • 05 Jul

5 July 2025; Alan Connolly of Cork celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Dublin at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Rampant Rebels return to All-Ireland final in goal rush

Cork made it back-to-back All-Ireland finals with a seven-goal, 7-26 to 2-21 demolition of Dublin in front of a full house on Jones' Road.

Hurling • 07 Jul

22 June 2024; Darragh Fitzgibbon of Cork is tackled by Brian Hayes of Dublin during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final match between Dublin and Cork at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Dublin need another divine display to halt Cork march

Cork stand on the brink of back-to-back All-Ireland appearances but in today's semi-final face a Dublin team buoyed by pulling off a huge upset against Limerick.

Hurling • 05 Jul

Maire O'Callaghan has spent over a decade soldiering for Cork

No captaincy, but O'Callaghan still leading Cork

While she admits it required a slight adjustment on her part, Maire O'Callaghan was ultimately more than happy to pass on the mantle of Cork captain to Sarah Leahy at the beginning of 2025.

Cork GAA • 05 Jul

John Hetherton of Dublin celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final match between Dublin and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin.

Ryan wary of free-scoring Dublin ahead of semi-final

Cork manager Pat Ryan says his team are wary of the heavy scoring power of Dublin ahead of their All-Ireland SHC semi-final.

Hurling • 04 Jul