Clare manager Davy Fitzgerald felt his side came up a better team, as Tipperary booked their place in the Allianz Division 1 Hurling League final, following a seven-point win over the Banner County at the Gaelic Grounds this afternoon.

Cork’s qualification for Sunday week’s Allianz Division 1 Hurling League final against Kilkenny has meant a re-scheduling of the football championship fixture programme.

CORK manager Denis Walsh has introduced defensive newcomers Stephen McDonnell and Mark Ellis to his team for their Allianz Division 1 Hurling League match with Offaly at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday. Glen Rovers player McDonnell gets the nod at right corner-back while Millstreet hurler Ellis will line out at centre-back.