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20 July 2025; Michael Breen of Tipperary during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Tipp's double trouble - 'You can't hide away from it'

Mikey Breen admits that the prize of back-to-back All-Ireland titles has been mentioned in the Tipperary camp but can't be used as the main motivation for the group.

Hurling • 5 hrs

Tipperary too good for Déise at sparsely attended Semple

Seán O'Connor bagged 3-04 as Tipperary ran out 13-point victors in their Division 4 clash with Waterford in front of 141 fans at FBD Semple Stadium.

Football • 22 Mar

Waterford manager Peter Queally and Tipperary manager Liam Cahill shake hands after during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Waterford and Tipperary at Azzuri Walsh Park in Waterford.

Cahill relieved to leave 'poor hunting ground' with a win

Liam Cahill expressed relief after his Tipperary side reeled in Waterford at Walsh Park to earn a victory in what he admitted wasn't often a happy hunting ground.

Hurling • 16 Mar

13 April 2025; Kevin Quinn of Wicklow during the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Wicklow and Dublin at Echelon Park in Aughrim, Wicklow. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Wicklow on verge of promotion after win over Tipperary

Wicklow dismantled Tipperary in the first half of their Allianz Football League Division 4 clash in Aughrim to sit top of the table going into the final round of the games.

Football • 16 Mar

Conor Stakelum and Eoghan Connolly of Tipperary after the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Waterford and Tipperary at Azzuri Walsh Park in Waterford.

Tipp's second-half surge sees Waterford relegated

Waterford have been relegated to Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League after squandering an eight-point half-time cushion against a Tipperary team backed by a strong Azzurri Walsh Park wind.

Hurling • 15 Mar

Hurling now a game of the super fit and no 50:50 duels

Former Tipperary star Shane McGrath is now observing a game that has changed, where hurling is now played by supremely fit athletes amid the rarity of 50:50 contests.

Hurling • 03 Mar

Seán O'Connor of Tipperary during the McGrath Cup match between Tipperary and Cork at Cappawhite GAA Club in Tipperary.

Tipp power past Leitrim to stay in promotion hunt

Tipperary avenged their Tailteann Cup elimination against Leitrim with a comprehensive 13-point victory to keep their Allianz Football League Division 4 promotion hopes alive.

Football • 01 Mar

Waterford , Ireland - 30 April 2022; Sean O'Connor of Tipperary during the Munster GAA Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final match between Waterford and Tipperary at Fraher Field in Dungarvan, Waterford. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images

O'Connor doubles up to rescue draw for Tipperary

A two pointer free from Sean O'Connor deep in stoppage time saw Tipperary come back from four points down to earn a draw against Longford in their Division 4 clash played in tough conditions in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Football • 22 Feb

21 February 2026; Willie Connors of Tipperary is shown the red card by referee Colm Lyons during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Tipperary and Limerick at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Limerick dispatch All-Ireland champions Tipp in Thurles

Limerick reasserted their head-to-head supremacy over Tipperary with a 15-point thumping at FBD Semple Stadium on Saturday evening.

Hurling • 21 Feb

7 February 2026; Seán O'Donoghue of Cork wins possession ahead of his team mate Ger Millerick and Tipperary forwaeds Darragh Stekelum and Jason Forde during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chao

Cork see off Tipp in niggly league encounter

Both sides finished with 14 men as Cork put All-Ireland final heartbreak out of their minds with a seven-point victory over Tipperary in front of a bumper 30,910 crowd at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 07 Feb

7 February 2026; Players of both sides jostle each other, just before half-time, during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Allianz Hurling League recap: Cork 0-29 Tipperary 0-22

A bumper crowd is expected at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the clash of two unbeaten sides.

Hurling • 07 Feb

Cork's physicality gives them the edge, says Carroll

Former Offaly hurler Brian Carroll believes Cork's physicality will give them the edge over Tipperary this weekend as two hurling powers meet in the Allianz Hurling League.

Hurling • 06 Feb

Dublin , Ireland - 20 July 2025; A general view of the action during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Daly expecting 'mouthwatering' clash between old foes

On a bumper weekend of Allianz Hurling League action, the RTÉ Sport cameras will bring us the pick of the litter with an All-Ireland final rematch down for decision at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday evening - and Clare legend Anthony Daly reckons we're in for a "mouthwatering" evening's action.

Hurling • 06 Feb

Shane McGrath: 'Tipperary don't have to win at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but Cork cannot afford to lose'

Leeside magic awaits in game Cork dare not lose

Shane McGrath is expecting a thrilling occasion on Saturday night when All-Ireland champions Tipperary take on a Cork side looking to exact a degree of revenge for last year's Liam MacCarthy heartache.

Hurling • 04 Feb

11 May 2025; Daithi Hogan of Tipperary during the Táilteann Cup match between Sligo and Tipperary at Kilcoyne Memorial Park in Tubbercurry, Sligo. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Tipperary defeat 13-man Antrim in Division 4

Daithí Hogan's goal and a late string of points saw Tipperary maintain their unbeaten start to Allianz Football League Division 4, while knocking 13-man Antrim's promotion hopes at Moneygall.

Football • 01 Feb

1 February 2026; Jason Forde of Tipperary scores the fifth goal against Offaly during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Offaly and Tipperary at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Forde hits hat-trick as Tipp cruise to win over Offaly

All-Ireland champions Tipperary showed excellent health with a predictably routine Tipperary 5-24 to 1-18 win over an emerging Offaly in O'Connor Park, Tullamore on Sunday afternoon.

Hurling • 01 Feb

24 January 2026; Aaron Niland of Galway in action against Michael Breen of Tipperary during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Tipperary and Galway at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

McGrath: Tipp took points - but Galway look promising

While Tipperary took the points from their league opener in Semple Stadium, Shane McGrath feels that the match represented something of a win for Micheál Donoghue's Galway also.

Hurling • 26 Jan

5 April 2025; Cian Smith of Tipperary in action against Michael O'Brien of Waterford during the Munster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Tipperary and Waterford at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by David Ribeir

Smith rescues a draw for Tipperary against London

Cian Smith's dramatic last-gasp two-pointer rescued a 0-21 to 0-21 draw for Tipperary against London at McGovern Park in Ruislip.

Football • 25 Jan

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue, left, and Tipperary manager Liam Cahill

Cahill taking satisfaction in Tipp's 'healthy position'

Tipperary hurling manager Liam Cahill says the county is in a "healthy position" with regard to the conveyor belt of talent of coming through in the county.

Hurling • 25 Jan

Tipperary , Ireland - 24 January 2026; Oisin O'Donoghue of Tipperary in action against Cillian Trayers of Galway during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Tipperary and Galway at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. (Photo By Ben Mc

Stakelum goal makes difference as Tipp outbattle Galway

Darragh Stakelum's 64th-minute goal carried Tipperary to their 50th National League victory over Galway after a rain-soaked battle in front of 7,762 fans at FBD Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 24 Jan

A numbers game - The reason for Tipp's Semple return

Niall Fitzgerald has explained that Tipperary's decision to return their Football League fixtures to Semple Stadium followed an assessment of recent performances.

Football • 14 Jan

1 February 2025; Tipperary manager Philly Ryan before the Allianz Football League Division 4 match between Tipperary and Longford at the Sportsgrounds in Clonmel, Tipperary. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Fitzgerald 'not trained to deal with' loss of Ryan

Niall Fitzgerald says the legacy of Philly Ryan will leave an enduring imprint on the current Tipperary football team.

Football • 16 Dec 25

9 March 2025; A Tipperary flag during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Kilkenny and Tipperary at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Fitzgerald to replace the late Ryan as Tipp manager

Tipperary will appoint Niall Fitzgerald as their new senior football manager this evening, following the death of Philly Ryan last month.

Football • 13 Nov 25

Clonmel captain Séamus Kennedy lifts the O'Dwyer cup along side teammate Shane Ryan

Quinlivan stars as Clonmel ease to emotional Tipp title

Clonmel Commercials paid an emotional tribute to club legend and county football manager Philly Ryan with a 22nd Tipperary SFC title to go clear atop the county's roll of honour.

Football • 08 Nov 25

Magnier gifts Tipperary GAA land for new training base

Businessman John Magnier has gifted Tipperary GAA a 14-acre site to develop a new training facility.

Hurling • 05 Nov 25